Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/318 |
G-III§113 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
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Other activities are envisaged as follows:
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• strengthening of the standard setting and quality grading system for industrial products, in conformity with an ecologically sustainable approach to industrial development;
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/318 |
G-III§122 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Trade Department is also working with UNCTAD to develop trade in organic products; this involves promoting sectors based around Malagasy cultivars. The ITC is helping the country to link trade and the environment.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-II§28 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(...) The ITC is also working with the MCC (Ministry of Trade and Consumer Affairs) on a Trade and Export Development Support Project which would be financed by the UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). This US$9.4 million programme would focus on developing the export competitiveness of non traditional subsectors such as essential oils, organic cocoa, pepper, Cape peas and organic vanilla.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-Summary§7 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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Energy |
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Restructuring the electricity operator JIRAMA and upgrading the country’s electricity supply had already been identified as priorities in Madagascar’s previous review, in 2008. These priorities remain as relevant as ever, and Madagascar’s per capita electricity consumption is less than one tenth of average African consumption. Although the sector is, de jure, open to competition, the fact that electricity selling prices are fixed by the State at low levels (below production cost) does not encourage the entry of new operators. Some economic operators are obliged to lease costly and polluting generators in order to produce their own power.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-III§125 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Since 2007, regulations intended to protect the ozone layer have been in place for the importation, sale, resale and use of refrigerants, refrigeration equipment and halons. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-Table-II.1 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Table 2.1 New trade related laws and regulations, 2007-2014
Field: Ozone depleting substances
Instrument/text: Decree No. 2007 327 of 24 April 2007 regulating the importation and use of ozone depleting substances
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-III§125 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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(…) In October 2014 the Government announced a ban on the production and marketing of plastic bags effective 1 May 2015, imports of such bags being banned as of February 2015.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-III§51 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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(...) Madagascar applies prohibitions and licensing under multilateral agreements to which it is party, including those on the environment (e.g. plastic bags since February 2015). (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§113 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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Manufacturing |
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Madagascar also has a vertically integrated textiles subsector, encompassing cotton growing, including organic cotton, cotton weaving, and making up clothing for export. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§29 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
Sectors |
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Manufacturing |
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Since the early 2000s, HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation has been producing cotton that meets organic standards and fair trade principles in Madagascar. In view of its expertise, in 2008 industrialists in Madagascar's textiles subsector sought support from HELVETAS to launch the production of organic cotton in Madagascar so as to take advantage of the entire value chain on the spot. The project encompasses sustainable production of organic cotton, its certification and promotion among potential buyers.
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