Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-U-IV§198-203 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2012 |
Sectors |
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Forestry |
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The 2011 National Forest Plan (NFP) emphasizes sustainable development through the preservation of natural resources such as forests and wetlands
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Forest
Natural resources
Sustainable
Wildlife
Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-U-IV§211-212 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2012 |
Sectors |
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Fisheries |
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In order to deter illegal fishing and trade in immature fish, in 2010 Uganda supplemented the Fish Act (1951) with the Fish Rules contain provisions on prohibited nets and fishing methods, the landing and disposal of fish, and licences, permits, and fees
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-U-IV§214-215, 222, 229-231, 239, 243, 248 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2012 |
Sectors |
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Mining |
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The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) is mandated to establish, promote the development, strategically manage and safeguard the rational and sustainable exploitation and utilization of energy, including renewable energy, and mineral resources for social and economic development, while the legal and regulatory framework governing petroleum exploration and production includes the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, Chapter 150 of the Laws of Uganda 2000; the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) (Conduct of Exploration Operations) Regulations, 1993; production sharing agreements (PSAs); and various environment, wildlife, water statutes and guidelines
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Bio
Conservation
Energy
Environment
Forest
Renewable
Sustainable
Waste
Wildlife
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-U-IV§306, 323 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2012 |
Sectors |
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Services |
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The responsibilities of Multi-Sectoral Transport Regulatory Authority (MTRA) will include, inter alia, improving safety, and protecting the environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/271 |
S-U-IV§327, 329 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2012 |
Sectors |
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Services |
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The Tourism Act (2008) brings together the hotels laws, the tourists' agents licensing law, and the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) in a major reform aimed at boosting and developing the tourism industry, including Lake Victoria, Murchison Falls, and the Mountains of the Moon, along with a number of national parks and wildlife reserves, hosting half of the world's mountain gorilla population
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/270/REV.1 |
S-II§8 |
Bangladesh |
2012 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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A formal WTO Cell within the Ministry of Commerce handles WTO and other multilateral trade issues, including trade and environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/270/REV.1 |
S-II§24 |
Bangladesh |
2012 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Import Policy Order (IPO) relaxed restrictions on imports of all but 25 items (including firearms and hazardous items) as against 131 in the previous IPO
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/270/REV.1 |
S-II§66; Box II.1 |
Bangladesh |
2012 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Bangladesh implements a tax holiday facility for various industries, including large water treatment plant and supply through pipe line, waste treatment plant, and solar energy plant
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/270/REV.1 |
S-II§71 |
Bangladesh |
2012 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Foreign and domestic private entities can establish and own, operate, and dispose of interests in most types of business enterprises, except our sectors, including forest plantation and mechanized extraction within the bounds of reserved forest production; nuclear energy; and mining
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/270/REV.1 |
S-III§75; Table III.8 |
Bangladesh |
2012 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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The ban on exports of agricultural commodities and manufactured goods, including any kind of live animals, animals organs or hide/skin of wild animals as mentioned in the Wildlife (Protection) Ordinance 1973, is in place mainly for reasons of, inter alia, eco-balance
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