Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/394/REV.1 |
S-II§2 |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
2019 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(…) All forms of bureaucratic threats and actions that undermine the physical and mental wellbeing or the dignity of the people are prohibited. Also prohibited are actions that cause damage to their rightful assets. In addition, the amendment focusses on cultural, social and economic development associated with sustainable environmental protection. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/394/REV.1 |
S-II§4 |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
2019 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(...) The Government has, inter alia, the following rights and duties: to implement the Constitution and the legislation; to submit draft laws; to issue decrees and resolutions on state administration, socio economic management, and management in the fields of science-technology, national resources, environment, (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/394/REV.1 |
S-II§13 |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
2019 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The 8th NSEDP (2016-20) retains similar overall policy objectives as those of the 7th NSEDP. Furthermore, they include: (…) effective management and efficient utilization of natural resources (…) Challenges to the attainment of the 8th NSEDP policy objectives include:(...) and climate change-linked natural disasters.[22]
[22] MPI (2016), 8th Five-Year NSEDP (2016–20) (Officially approved at the VIIIth National Assembly's Inaugural Session, 20 23 April 2016, Vientiane).
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Climate
Natural resources
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/394/REV.1 |
S-II§14 |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
2019 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Ten-Year Socio-economic Development Strategy (2016–25) (…) It consists of seven strategies as follows: (…) , inclusive, stable, sustainable and green economic growth; (...) on sustainable and green environment with effective and efficient use of natural resources (…)
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Sustainable
Environment
Green
Natural resources
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/394/REV.1 |
S-II§48 |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
2019 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The 2016 amended Law on Investment Promotion provides for a controlled business list, containing businesses that are sensitive to national security, public order, "national fine tradition" and socio-environmental impact. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/394/REV.1 |
S-II§48 |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
2019 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Decree on the Approval of the Controlled Business List and Concession Businesses of Lao PDR No. 03/PM, 10 January 2019 sets the current framework of these businesses. It consolidates specific rules for businesses that affect national security, social customs and traditions, the environment, society, and nature. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/394/REV.1 |
S-III§28 |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
2019 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Chemicals, Other |
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Lao PDR prohibits or restricts the import of certain goods on the grounds of: (…) conservation of natural resources; (…) Goods prohibited for imports are listed in Notification No. 0973, Annex 1 (Table 3.6).
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Conservation
Natural resources
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/394/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.6 |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
2019 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Chemicals, Other |
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List of import prohibitions
No. HS code Goods Purpose Regulation Supervising authority
1 n.a. Chemicals of high-level danger used in industries Protection of health and safety of humans and the environment Decree on Import and Export of Goods No. 114/GoL, dated 6 April 2011 MoIC (Industry Department) (...)
4 n.a. Destructive fishing tools Sustainable conservation of aquatic fauna and environment Fisheries Law MAF (Department of Livestock and Fishery) (...)
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Environment
Sustainable
Conservation
Fish
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/394/REV.1 |
S-III§32 |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
2019 |
Measures |
Import licences |
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Non-automatic import licensing procedures are required for reasons of national security; protection of human, animal or plant life or health; or protection of the environment. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/394/REV.1 |
S-III§45 |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
2019 |
Measures |
Export tariffs |
Forestry, Mining |
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As per Edict No. 002/OP on Export Duties of 2012, a number of products are subject to export duty (Table 3.8); (…) The authorities stated that the fall was due to the preservation policy of the Government in forestry the depletion of some major mineral concessions, and some private restructuring in the mineral sector.
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