Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/310/REV.1 |
S-IV§124 |
Japan |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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In March 2012, MLIT (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) established the Ocean Policy Panel to implement the Basic Plan on Ocean Policy of 2008. The Plan and Panel address many aspects of marine policy including exploration and exploitation of minerals, fisheries, and the environment, as well as maritime transport. On maritime transport, the Policy recognises the challenges facing maritime transport in Japan, particularly the decline in the number of Japanese-flagged vessels, the aging of the maritime workforce, and the increasing competition in the region.
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WT/TPR/S/310/REV.1 |
S-Table-A3.2 |
Japan |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Table A3. 2 Incorporated administrative agencies by government office
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (23)
- Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (13)
- National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences
- National Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (19)
- National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory
- Organization for Environment Improvement around International Airport
Ministry of the Environment (2)
- National Institute for Environmental Studies
- Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency
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Energy
Environment
Conservation
Bio
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/310/REV.1 |
S-Table-A2.1 |
Japan |
2015 |
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Table A2. 1 WTO dispute settlement cases active 1 January 2011–31 December 2014
(reverse chronological order)
- Subject: Recycling Fee on Motor Vehicles
- Respondent/complainant/appellant: Russian Federation
- Request received for consultation: 24/07/2013
- Status (as at 31 Dec. 2014): Consultations
- WTO document series: DS463
- Subject: Certain Measures Affecting the Renewable Energy Generation Sector
- Respondent/complainant/appellant: Canada
- Request received for consultation: 13/05/2010
- Status (as at 31 Dec. 2014): Implementation notified 05/06/2014
- WTO document series: DS412
- Subject: Recycling Fee on Motor Vehicles
- Respondent/complainant/appellant: Russian Federation/European Union
- Request received for consultation: 09/07/2013
- Status (as at 31 Dec. 2014): Panel established 25/12/2013
- WTO document series: DS462
- Subject: Certain Measures Relating to Solar Cells and Solar Modules
- Respondent/complainant/appellant: India/United States
- Request received for consultation: 06/02/2013
- Status (as at 31 Dec. 2014): Panel established 23/05/2014
- WTO document series: DS456
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/325 |
G-II§13 |
Jordan |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Foreign Direct Investment continued to flow into Jordan, growing from US$1.47 billion in 2011 to US$1.76 billion in 2014.The Central Bank of Jordan implemented several rate cuts aiming at fostering investment. Many lucrative sectors for investment are; healthcare services, tourism, banking, mining, information technology, clean technology and pharmaceuticals sectors.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/325 |
G-III§17 |
Jordan |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(…) Jordan is considered as one of the top in MENA countries with the unspoiled natural locations. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/325 |
S-Summary§5 |
Jordan |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(...) Import prohibitions and non-automatic licensing are applied mainly for health, safety, security, or environmental reasons, to implement UN Security Council resolutions, or to protect public order and morals, and the conservation of natural resources.
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Natural resources
Conservation
Environment
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WT/TPR/S/325 |
S-Summary§13 |
Jordan |
2015 |
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Agriculture represents a relatively small part of Jordan's economy and faces many constraints relating to the dry climate, lack of irrigation water, and small size of farms. Although Government policy stresses the importance of efficient use of water, irrigation for agriculture accounts for over two thirds of water used in Jordan and water is supplied to agricultural producers at prices that do not cover the cost of supply. Production of wheat and barley are also supported through minimum prices which vary from one year to another, while sheep and goat producers get subsidised feed barley.
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Climate
Natural resources
Water
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WT/TPR/S/325 |
S-IV§1 |
Jordan |
2015 |
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Agriculture |
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(...) Agricultural development faces several challenges, particularly the dry climate with limited access to water supplies.
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WT/TPR/S/325 |
S-IV§2 |
Jordan |
2015 |
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(...) There is minimal production in the semi-arid eastern regions as Jordan has limited water resources and much of the soil is relatively infertile. In 2014, out of a total land area of nearly 90,000 km2 only 9% was suitable for agriculture. As a result of shrinking irrigation supplies (linked to the crisis in neighbouring Syria), land for vegetable cultivation decreased from 49,000 ha in 2010 to 36,000 ha in 2012, although arable land overall increased slightly between 2008 and 2012.
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WT/TPR/G/325 |
G-V§1 |
Jordan |
2015 |
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Jordan is fully committed to further strengthen the economic and trade integration and to maintain positive attitude towards the multilateral trading system. Jordan is seeking technical support to achieve the full compliance with WTO agreements in the following areas:
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• Strengthen the start-up of SMEs; strengthening the systematic vocational training, enhancing SME's competitiveness for export, enhancing the use of renewable energy by industries.
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