Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/379 |
G-III§19 |
Armenia |
2018 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support |
Energy |
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Improving energy security and economic competitiveness of the country, and minimizing the negative impact on the environment is a priority. In this regard the Government makes tangible efforts to promote the introduction and development of energy-saving technologies. Implementation of clean energy projects for development of green energy in rural communities is planned for the nearest future.
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Clean
Energy
Environment
Green
Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/380 |
S-IV§5 |
Hong Kong, China |
2018 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
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The AFCD provides technical support to local farmers producing organic agricultural products, through the introduction of organic production standards and requirements, and helps farmers resolve problems concerning pest management, horticultural practices and soil management. At end-2017, there were 309 farms producing about six tonnes of organic vegetables a day.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/380 |
S-IV§12 |
Hong Kong, China |
2018 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support, Loans and financing |
Fisheries |
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The AFCD provides basic infrastructure, technical advice, liaison services, marketing, and training to assist fishermen and to encourage conversion to sustainable fisheries. Fishermen and fish farmers may also benefit from low-interest loans under funds administered by the AFCD: the Fisheries Development Loan Fund (FDLF) , the Fish Marketing Organization Loan Fund , and the Kadoorie Agriculture Aid Loan Fund (Table 4.1).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/344/REV.1 |
S-Table-IV.2 |
El Salvador |
2016 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support, Other support measures |
Agriculture |
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Table 4.2 Summary of support measures for the agricultural sector, 2014-2015
MAG priorities Measures / financial resources available
Modernization and expansion of irrigation infrastructure and area
Reconditioning of the irrigation system in Zacatecoluca in order to reduce water losses and improve the efficiency of the system (US$254,476 of financing in 2015).
(...)
Environmental sustainability, mitigation of and adaptation to climate change • Design of a platform for policy formulation and review of the strategy for adapting agriculture to climate change, for the benefit of 450,000 subsistence farmers and 70,500 commercial-scale producers.
• Projects for the development of sustainable agriculture, production and planting of orchard and forest plants, reservoir construction, transfer of good farming practices, water harvesting, promotion of forest-pasture systems (investment of US$5.57 million in 2014 2015).
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Natural resources
Environment
Sustainable
Climate
Forest
Water
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/345/REV.1 |
S-IV§33 |
Russian Federation |
2016 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
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Federal targeted programme: Social Development of Villages
Amongst other objectives, the federal targeted programme for the sustainable development of rural areas aims to improve standards of living in rural areas, stimulate investment in the agro-industrial sector, and encourage the creation of employment in high technology areas though provision of infrastructure. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/346 |
S-IV§43 |
Korea, Republic of |
2016 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
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The development of biotech crops is being led by various government agencies, universities and private entities. Research is mainly focused on second- and third-generation traits, such as drought and disease resistance, nutrient enrichment, transformation techniques, and gene expression. In May 2015, the RDA (Rural Development Administration) released the results of the first phase for the Next Generation Bio-Green 21 Project: with a total investment of ₩271.4 billion (approximately US$236 million), the RDA decoded genomes for nine items including pepper and ginseng, and developed anthracnose resistant pepper and other products between 2011 and 2014. The RDA is to invest another ₩300 billion (US$260 million) by 2020 to commercialize the technology developed by it.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/347 |
S-Table-IV.11 |
Sri Lanka |
2016 |
Sectors |
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Fisheries |
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Table 4.11 Government entities in the fish sector, 2016
Entity Role
National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) Conducting research and conservation activities on all living and non-living aquatic resources in Sri Lanka
National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA) Development and management of all freshwater aquatic resources including aquaculture and sea farming
Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) Management, regulation, conservation and development of fisheries and aquatic resources
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Fish
Natural resources
Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/350 |
S-III§171 |
United States of America |
2016 |
Measures |
Non-monetary support |
Energy |
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In the aftermath of the 2008economic crisis, the U.S. government took unprecedented action to restore demand, stabilize financial markets, and put people back to work. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was enacted in February 2009. The estimated cost of ARRA amounted to US$831 billion over its lifetime, i.e. fiscal years 2009-19. ARRA included a variety of measures such as (...) renewable energy R&D; (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/315/REV.1 |
S-IV§47 |
Chile |
2015 |
Measures |
Non-monetary support, Not specified |
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Through the Fisheries Research and Aquaculture Fund (FIPA), the Undersecretariat finances the fisheries research and aquaculture projects necessary to determine the measures that need to be taken to conserve hydrobiological resources, taking into account the economic and social, as well as the biological, aspects. Other programmes that Chile has implemented have been focused on investment in human capital and fishing productivity. For example, during the review period Chile implemented programmes for supporting the victims of natural disasters, supporting fishing industry workers, and promoting the use of insurance and non conventional renewable energies (NCRE).
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Fish
Conservation
Bio
Renewable
Environment
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/332 |
G-III§68 |
Maldives |
2016 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support, Tax concessions |
Energy |
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The Government has set import duties for renewable energy related imports at zero percent, and is formulating policies and regulations to promote renewable energy integration. In addition, research on feasible alternative energy sources is being undertaken.
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