Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/318 |
G-III§71 |
Madagascar |
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Malagasy forests are home to an exceptional range of flora and fauna and are one of the foundations of ecotourism.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-I§1 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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(...) Its unique natural and cultural resources make it an ideal tourist destination for a wide range of travel interests. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§158 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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Madagascar's spectacular land and marine natural resources make it a prime tourist destination for a wide range of travel interests, and tourism is a key sector of the economy. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§160 |
Madagascar |
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(...) A master plan for tourism in Madagascar was adopted in 2003, targeting the need for sustainable management of the sector. In order to promote the development of eco tourism, 23 tourism reserves have been established. (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/318 |
G-III§14 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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Tourism infrastructure, including transport, accommodation and related services, is confined to a few regions, such as Antananarivo, Nosy Be and Île Sainte Marie. Madagascar has adopted a new strategy for the sustainable development and management of tourism.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/318 |
G-III§85 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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Through its Ministry of Tourism, Transport and Meteorology, the Malagasy Government envisages making Madagascar a modern, prosperous, genuinely sustainable, emerging destination.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§162 |
Madagascar |
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(...) The MT (Ministry in charge of tourism) oversees and supervises several institutions and organizations in which the State participates:
- The National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (INTH) is an independent government institution which dates back to 1991. It offers training programmes in hotel management and sustainable tourism.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§142 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) is in force in the ports of Toamasina and Ehoala. Bringing all the international ports up to standard is a declared priority, as is the implementation of international conventions on monitoring the risks of marine pollution.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/318/REV.1 |
S-IV§177 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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The third Decree (No. 1652) defines the terms for managing the international cables serving Madagascar and the national broadband telecommunications network (the "backbone"). The intention of this new series of rules is to impose telecommunications infrastructure sharing so as to lower costs and protect the environment. This could in future lower Internet connection costs, which are still relatively high in Madagascar and do not allow competitive development of high value added services.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/318 |
G-II§3 |
Madagascar |
2015 |
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Between 2009 and 2013 growth averaged only 0.9%. This stagnation was a result of uncertainty about economic recovery, loss of some preferential market access, particularly under the AGOA, the suspension of budgetary assistance, capital flight and natural disasters. (...)
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