Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/223 |
G-N-V§70 |
Niger and Senegal |
2009 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The basic territorial entity, the commune, is responsible, inter alia, for preserving and protecting the environment.
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Government TPR; Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/G/223; WT/TPR/S/223/REV.1 |
G-N-III§19; S-N-III§67 |
Niger and Senegal |
2009 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
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Since 2007, the importation of products that deplete the ozone layer has been subjected to licensing.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/223/REV.1 |
S-N-III§65 |
Niger and Senegal |
2009 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
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The import or transit of industrial or nuclear waste has been banned since 1989.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/223/REV.1 |
S-N-IV§66 |
Niger and Senegal |
2009 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
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All imports or exports of seeds or forest plant material require prior authorization from the Minister responsible for forestry since 2004.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/223/REV.1 |
S-N-III§67 |
Niger and Senegal |
2009 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
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Import prohibitions and licensing are maintained under MEAs to which Niger is signatory, e.g. under CITES, according to which a prior authorization is required from the Minister responsible for the environment and wildlife.
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Environment
Wildlife
MEAs
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/223/REV.1 |
S-N-III§69 |
Niger and Senegal |
2009 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
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Application of Niger's standards is recommended, but could be made mandatory if reasons of protection of the health or life of persons or animals, or preservation of the environment among others make such a measure necessary.
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Government TPR; Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/G/223; WT/TPR/S/223/REV.1 |
G-N-VI§76-7; S-N-IV§115 |
Niger and Senegal |
2009 |
Sectors |
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Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry |
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The Rural Development Strategy (RDS) is intended to reduce the incidence of rural poverty from 66 to 52 per cent before 2015 by creating the conditions for sustainable economic and social development that will guarantee food security for the population and the sustainable management of natural resources.
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Natural resources
Sustainable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/223/REV.1 |
S-N-IV§113 |
Niger and Senegal |
2009 |
Sectors |
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Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry |
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The Rural Code is supplemented by the Fishing Code, the Framework Law on Livestock Breeding and the Forestry Law, which establish rules for persons engaged in these activities, with a view to ensuring the sustainable management of common natural resources.
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Fish
Forest
Natural resources
Sustainable
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Government TPR; Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/G/223; WT/TPR/S/223/REV.1 |
G-N-V§69; S-N-IV§155 |
Niger and Senegal |
2009 |
Sectors |
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Energy |
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The objectives pursued in the energy sector include the promotion of alternative renewable energy and natural energy that could be alternatives to energy wood.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/223/REV.1 |
S-N-IV§104, 129 |
Niger and Senegal |
2009 |
Sectors |
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Energy |
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The 2004 energy resources development strategy envisages the development of Niger's energy resources and an action plan to increase the use of renewable energy, which currently accounts for less than 1 per cent of energy end consumption.
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