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WT/TPR/G/341 |
G-II§12 |
Tunisia |
2016 |
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The success of the political transition has enabled the country to establish a favourable environment for economic activity and growth, thus paving the way for successful economic and social transition, and a pathway to sustainable development as the result of major reforms.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/341 |
G-III§3 |
Tunisia |
2016 |
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The major challenges that the country faced led to a new vision for development that matched national aspirations. It laid down priorities and major strategic approaches to address all the challenges, in particular those relating to employment, increased income, equal opportunities and shared prosperity, enhanced competitiveness, regional and social development, and the establishment of sustainable development.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/341 |
G-III§10 |
Tunisia |
2016 |
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The foundation of the development plan is to expand the content of development policies and programmes to support an innovative, high technology, inclusive economy that is conducive to sustainable development.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/341 |
G-III§11 |
Tunisia |
2016 |
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The main pillars that define the social and development model are:
- economic efficiency based on innovation and partnership;
- inclusion as the basis for social justice;
- regional development;
- the green economy and the sustainability of the development process.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/341 |
G-III§31 |
Tunisia |
2016 |
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The strategic orientation note for the development plan for 2016 2020 identified the green economy as vitally important to sustained growth, social justice, and greater well being while considerably reducing environmental risks and shortages of natural resources.
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Environment
Natural resources
Green
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/341 |
G-III§32 |
Tunisia |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Rationalized management and good governance in the exploitation of natural resources and their protection are the cornerstone of the green economy and are among the chief national priorities in relation to safeguarding the sustainability of resources and the right of future generations to enjoy them.
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Sustainable
Natural resources
Green
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/341 |
G-III§34 |
Tunisia |
2016 |
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General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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The challenges that Tunisian agriculture must address in order to provide food security require comprehensive integrated management that reflects the fragility of natural resources (soil and water) and the need to reduce the impact of climate change.
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Climate
Natural resources
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/341 |
G-III§35 |
Tunisia |
2016 |
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General environmental reference |
Agriculture, Fisheries |
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As a result, the development plan for 2016 2020 identified a scenario that allows for a reduction in regional imbalance, fewer pressures on water and soil resources, cleaner agriculture and better productivity in irrigated land. Equally there is an emphasis on containing urban expansion into agricultural land; and on protecting, conserving and developing marine resources while continuing to develop the biological recovery system, combat unregulated fishing and promote aquaculture.
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Natural resources
Clean
Conservation
Bio
Fish
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/341 |
G-III§36 |
Tunisia |
2016 |
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General environmental reference |
Forestry |
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The plan also provides for responsive, improved management of forestry and pastoral resources based on fire prevention, reforestation, reduced over grazing and forestry management.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/341 |
G-III§37 |
Tunisia |
2016 |
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General environmental reference |
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[2. Water security]
This will be addressed as part of a comprehensive policy combining all uses and forms of resources, including securing the supply of drinking water nationally by harnessing resources and using water more economically.
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