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WT/TPR/S/324 |
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Southern African Customs Union (SACU): Botswana |
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Botswana's agricultural policy is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture within the framework of the National Development Plan 10 (NDP10) and the Vision 2016, which identify sustainable growth in the agricultural sector as a key to eradicating poverty. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/324 |
S-IV§5 |
Southern African Customs Union (SACU): Botswana |
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Agriculture |
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The 1991 National Policy on Agricultural Development is still in place but is currently under review. The Policy's objectives include: attaining food security , diversifying the production base, boosting productivity, increasing employment, and protecting the environment. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/324 |
S-IV§17 |
Southern African Customs Union (SACU): Botswana |
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An export permit issued by the Agricultural Resources Board is also required to export grapple plant (Harpagophytum procumbers) or any part thereof and Phane (Gonimbrasia belina). [13]
[13] Agricultural Resources Conservation Act No. 35:60.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/324 |
S-IV§28 |
Southern African Customs Union (SACU): Botswana |
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Mining |
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(...) the policy framework for exploration, mining and mineral processing in Botswana is reviewed continuously to, inter alia, (...) safeguard the environment.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/324 |
S-IV§29 |
Southern African Customs Union (SACU): Botswana |
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Mining |
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Mineral rights in Botswana are vested in the State and it is the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR) who ensures that mineral resources are exploited in the most efficient, beneficial and timely manner. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/324 |
S-IV§30 |
Southern African Customs Union (SACU): Botswana |
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(...) The Mine and Minerals Act provides for security of tenure; a stable progressive fiscal regime that lessens the burden on marginal mines; clear licensing procedures; and environmental obligations that relate to international best practice.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/324 |
S-IV§37 |
Southern African Customs Union (SACU): Botswana |
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Energy |
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The Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR), through the Department of Energy (DoE), is responsible for formulating and implementing the national energy policy. The policy is aimed at providing affordable and sustainable energy to promote social and economic development. Specific programmes and projects are carried out by the DoE in conjunction with two parastatals: the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and Botswana Oil Limited (BOL).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/324 |
S-IV§39 |
Southern African Customs Union (SACU): Botswana |
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Botswana relies mainly on imports of energy sources, especially petroleum products and electricity, to meet local demand. However, it has abundant indigenous energy resources: coal reserves (200 billion tonnes), sunshine (3,200 hrs at 21 MJ/m2), biogas (2.2 million cattle, 3 kg dung/LSU/day), and fuel wood (200 tonnes/annum), which remain underutilized. Solar energy is mainly used for water heating and lighting. Small photovoltaic (PV) systems have been installed in households and government institutions where there is no connection to the electricity grid. However, poor quality and lack of maintenance of solar water heating and PV systems has led to non-performance. The contribution of bioenergy to the energy mix is also minimal; biodiesel production stands at 15,000 litres/month; while no guidelines have been developed to promote production and utilization of bio-energy.
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WT/TPR/S/324 |
S-IV§40 |
Southern African Customs Union (SACU): Botswana |
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Petroleum products are the main source of primary energy supply (54%), followed by coal (29%), electricity (17%), and wood ; the contribution of renewable energy is insignificant. (...)
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S-IV§43 |
Southern African Customs Union (SACU): Botswana |
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Access to commercial electricity is low. Most of the population depend on biomass. Wood remains a major source of energy for rural and low-income urban communities and is mainly used for cooking, space heating, and lighting. (...)
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