Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/381 |
S-IV§16 |
Nepal |
2018 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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According to the ADS, higher productivity of land and labour is the basis for the Strategy and this requires: "the adoption of appropriate technologies and know-how to increase efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production consistently with market demand and food security needs of subsistent farmers. The measures to raise agricultural productivity include those related to (i) effective agricultural research and extension; (ii) efficient use of agricultural inputs; (iii) efficient and sustainable practices and use of natural resources (land, water, soils, and forests); and (iv) increased resilience to climate change and disasters". (...)
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Climate
Forest
Natural resources
Sustainable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/381 |
S-IV§23 |
Nepal |
2018 |
Sectors |
Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
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For most of the years under review, the Special Program for Agricultural Production (SPAP) was the largest single item in the Ministry's Budget and accounted for NR 5.1 billion in the Budget for 2017-18. According to the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), most of these funds are for fertilizer subsidies to producers although fertilizer subsidies are also provided through some other programmes : according to the Budget Speech for 2016-17 a total of NR 5.47 billion was allocated for chemical and organic fertilizers and improved seed and seedlings.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/381 |
S-IV§24 |
Nepal |
2018 |
Sectors |
Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture |
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The government-owned Agriculture Inputs Company Ltd (AICL) is responsible for importing and distributing mineral and organic fertilizers with subsidized fertilizer available for up to 0.75 ha in the hills and 4 ha in the Terai. The AICL imports and distributes the fertilizer to its regional offices from which it is released to cooperatives for sale to farmers. According to the discussion paper by IFPRI, the formal supply of fertilizer provides less than 25% of total use.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/381 |
S-IV§28 |
Nepal |
2018 |
Sectors |
Grants and direct payments |
Agriculture, Chemicals |
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4.26. The Prime Minister Agriculture Modernization Project (PMAMP) is a ten-year project which started in FY 2016-17. (…)
(…) The Budget also includes an 85% grant for the establishment of (…) organic fertiliser factory and pesticide production centre.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/381 |
S-IV§40 |
Nepal |
2018 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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Under the National Mineral Resources Policy 2074 (2017), Nepal's main policy objectives include making the mining and quarrying sector more competitive, sustainable and environmentally friendly by using new and innovative technology; and attracting larger private sector investment by providing incentives and facilities.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/381 |
S-IV§41 |
Nepal |
2018 |
Sectors |
Investment measures |
Mining |
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Nepal opened up its mining sector to FDI in 1999, on the basis of the Mines and Minerals Act, 2042 (1985) and its Regulations 2056 (2000). Other legislation governing mineral exploration and mining includes: (…) the Environment Protection Act, 2053 (1997) (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/381 |
S-IV§42 |
Nepal |
2018 |
Sectors |
Risk assessment |
Mining |
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No mining activities can lawfully occur in the absence of a mining licence issued by the Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) and environmental clearance from the Ministry for Forest and Environment. There are two types of licences related to mining activities issued by the DMG: a prospecting licence and a mining licence. The prospecting licence is required for all exploration activities in Nepal. It allows the licence-holder to conduct exploration in an area of not less than 0.25 km2 and not more than 250 km2 for an initial exploration period of two to four years, and can be extended for up to two years. Exploration activities should be completed within two years for ordinary non-metallic minerals and four years for metallic and valuable non-metallic minerals. This type of licence is categorized by the value of the mineral being explored.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/381 |
S-IV§47 |
Nepal |
2018 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation is responsible, inter alia, for energy policy, and regulates other bodies related to the sector: (…) the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, promotes the use of alternative/renewable energy technologies (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/381 |
S-IV§49 |
Nepal |
2018 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The energy sector is key to Nepal's future economic growth. Despite the fact that no major oil, gas, or coal reserves have been found thus far, Nepal would have all it needs to meet its own energy needs plus those of many of its neighbours if it tapped its significant hydroelectric, solar and wind resources. Nepal's river systems comprise approximately 83,000 MW of hydropower potential; its solar power potential is estimated at 1,829 MW-peak (MWp), taking into account an average generation of 33.5 MWp per km2 of land area (utilizing 2% of the best solar irradiance area, out of an available total of 2,729 km2); and its gross wind power potential is calculated to be 3,000 MW. These resources could be complemented with measures to strengthen energy efficiency planning, with significant potential for transmission upgrades and retrofits and more efficient lighting practices.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/381 |
S-IV§50 |
Nepal |
2018 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Moreover, biomass and geothermal energy could also become important energy sources. Because Nepal's economy is heavily based on agriculture, biomass technology may be a useful energy source for its rural and remote mountainous regions. However, research on low-cost and cold climate biogas plants is still required in order to make this technology affordable and accessible. Geothermal energy is also in its earliest stages of development in Nepal. The use of geothermal spring waters is largely confined to bathing and laundry. The absence of adequate knowledge of the utilization of low temperature thermal waters has been a major impediment to the promotion of this resource. Nepal has huge potential to export Himalayan mineral water to various countries, including Gulf countries.
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