Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/233/REV.1 |
S-IV§26 |
The Gambia |
2010 |
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Agriculture |
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The revised livestock policy of 2009 seeks, among others, to enforce guidelines, measures and regulations to ensure sustainable development of land, water and genetic resources
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/233 |
G-II§21-23 |
The Gambia |
2010 |
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Agriculture |
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Agriculture and Natural Resource (ANR) Policy will focus, among others, on sustainable improved technologies particularly in the areas of water control, improved seeds, agro-chemicals, and pest and diseases
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Government TPR; Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/G/233; WT/TPR/S/233/REV.1 |
G-II§38; S-IV§40, 46-47 |
The Gambia |
2010 |
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Fisheries |
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The 2008 Fisheries Regulation specifies a number of conservation measures including area restrictions, gear restrictions and fish size limitations among others
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Conservation
Fish
Sustainable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/233 |
G-II§42 |
The Gambia |
2010 |
Sectors |
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Fisheries |
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FAO-funded Sustainable Aquaculture Project launched on 30 September 2008 to reduce pressure on the capture of fisheries of the River Gambia
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/354 |
G-II§10 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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All activities of an industrial nature are authorized in the Industrial Free Zones provided that at least 70% of the volume of their production is destined for export, with the exception of research and extraction of natural resources.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/354 |
G-V§4 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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The objective of PEDSA (Strategic Plan for the Development of the Agrarian Sector) is to contribute to food security and farmers' incomes in a competitive and sustainable manner, guaranteeing social and gender equity, in order to achieve agricultural growth of around 7% per year.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/354 |
G-VI§18 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Services |
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Tourism is gradually assuming its potential in the national economy, as a result of the growth of investments over the last years. The country has been investing in tourism mainly focused on biodiversity and nature conservation projects and sustainable economic development.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/354 |
G-VIII§1 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The country has abundant energy resources, including coal, gas and renewable resources such as hydroelectric power, biomass, wind and sun. Some of these resources - hydro, coal and gas - can be the basis for regional energy exports, generating export revenues and additional economic growth.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/354 |
G-VIII§2 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Mozambique has the second largest hydroelectric potential in Southern Africa. On the Zambezi River alone, the potential is about 6,000 MW, of which only 2,075 MW (Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Power Plant) were developed. The total untapped hydroelectric potential is estimated at 18,000 MW.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/354 |
G-VIII§7 |
Mozambique |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Given the relevance and scale of the opportunities and challenges for the period 2014-2023, the following is anticipated:
a) Increased access to diversified forms of energy, in a sustainable way, contributing to the industrialization and economic and social development of the country;
b) Strengthening the institutional capacity of the State to implement promotion, facilitation and regulation measures necessary for the development of energy infrastructures; and
c) Strengthening the role of Mozambique in regional economic integration.
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