Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§49 |
Madagascar |
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On the other hand, crab exports increased substantially, particularly to China, raising concerns within the Government as to the sustainability of this activity. Since 2014, exploitation of mangrove crabs has been subject to new regulations limiting total annual catches to 5,000 tonnes and the total volume exported to 4,250 tonnes. (...)
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WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§53 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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With the exception of the fishing restrictions indicated above, the authorities have no policy on maximum catches per species; the measures appear to be decided on an ad hoc basis when stocks are running out and closed seasons may be announced to protect stocks (octopus, spiny lobster, shrimps). Deep sea fishing in Madagascar's waters, in particular, is not subject to maximum tonnages for catches. It is in principle governed by protocols of agreement. Such agreements have been signed with the European Union, Japan and with foreign private companies. The agreements are not available on an official website and it proved impossible to obtain them.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§54 |
Madagascar |
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The 2007 fisheries agreement with the European Union was renewed for the period 2013 2014, and then for the period 2015 2018. In addition to tuna, for which the terms of the agreement do not stipulate any limits on catches, there is a maximum annual volume of 250 tonnes of sharks under the agreement. The agreement also specifies the maximum number of fishing vessels, namely, 40 freezer tuna seiners and 54 surface longliners for the period 2015 2018.
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WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§60 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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Another of the Government's declared priorities is to improve operation of the institutions. Currently, around half a dozen institutions are responsible for defending the subsector's interests, although none of them has sufficient resources to achieve its objectives. These include the Malagasy Fisheries and Aquaculture Agency, created in June 2005, which is responsible for collecting fees and for financing, monitoring and evaluating the programmes of Malagasy public institutions, research institutions and organizations working towards sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture. Further support structures include the Fisheries Monitoring Centre, the Fisheries and Aquaculture Economic Observatory, the Aquaculture Development Centre, the Fisheries Research and Development Centre and the Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Unit. It would appear that there is considerable leeway for streamlining these entities.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§61 |
Madagascar |
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Madagascar's forests harbour exceptional fauna and flora and are one of the main pillars of eco tourism, exploitation of timber and fauna, and the country's pharmacopeia. Forest cover decreased from 9.7 million hectares in 2000 to 9.2 million in 2010, partly because of unauthorized felling and illegal export of protected tropical woods such as rosewood and palisander. Despite reforestation efforts, total forest cover is shrinking. According to the FAO, forests still cover some 22% of Madagascar's territory. Around 24% of the forested area was classified as "primary" forest in 2015.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/318 |
G-III§70 |
Madagascar |
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According to official statistics, the forestry sector accounts for 5% of GNP and 17% of the primary sector. Aromatic and medicinal plant products, CITES species and non CITES plant species account for most exports in the sector. The issuance of operating permits for wood products by single tender has been suspended since 2000. Operations are gradually resuming with the introduction of a bidding system for the award of permits. Work is also under way to combat illegal trafficking in precious woods.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/318 |
G-III§72 |
Madagascar |
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The operation to clean up the precious woods sector and improve the economic performance of the forestry sector sets the following objectives:
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• regulate the exportation of forestry products;
• develop eco tourism;
• promote the traceability of wood products;
• combat the illegal trafficking and exportation of precious woods and CITES products;
• issue the text on traceability;
• rationally manage forestry resources by taking an integrated approach that can deliver sustainable management.
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WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§63 |
Madagascar |
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The Ministry of the Environment, Ecology and Forests (MEEF) has indicated in connection with this report that one of its current goals is to "restructure" the precious woods subsector, in collaboration with the public and private bodies concerned and civil society, whether national or international. In September 2014, measures were announced to halt the illegal felling and export of precious woods.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§66 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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Commercial forestry policy is implemented by the MEEF's Directorate of Forest Resources Development, through forestry commissions on which are represented forestry operators and NGOs working to protect the environment. The main forestry authorization is an agreement on forest exploitation, which is accompanied by specifications and development, management and operating plans. The specifications define the general and specific technical clauses as well as each party's obligations. Operating permits are issued annually.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/318 |
G-III§73 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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From this year (2015 2017), the project financed by the ASTF and managed by the FAO will also provide support to Madagascar to implement phytosanitary surveillance and monitoring measures to protect our forests from the adverse effects of pests and diseases that can result in a fall in national forestry output. Leaving aside the not inconsiderable value to the country of annual exports of forestry products (both in the rough and processed), wood is still the chief source of fuel for homes in Madagascar (fuelwood and coal).
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