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WT/TPR/S/365 |
S-Summary§23 |
The Gambia |
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(…) Yet, the country is a net food importer by a wide margin, being vulnerable to drought and other natural disasters. (…)
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WT/TPR/S/365 |
S-II§11 |
The Gambia |
2017 |
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The Gambia is a member of the LDC and ACP groups, the African Group, the G-90, and the "W52" sponsors. [11] (...)
[11] The "W52" sponsors support a proposal for modalities in the negotiations on geographical indications (establishing a multilateral register for wines and spirits, and extending the higher level of protection beyond wines and spirits), and for patent applicants to disclose the origin of genetic resources and traditional knowledge used in their inventions. Viewed at: http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dda_e/negotiating_groups_e.htm.
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WT/TPR/S/365 |
S-II§32 |
The Gambia |
2017 |
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A new GIEPA Investment and Export Promotion Agency Act, 2015 was enacted, following the repeal of the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Act, 2010. While the repealed legislation focused on foreign direct investment, the new Act expands the scope to cover investment by, and incentives for, local businesses (SMEs). The main features of the investment framework include the following:
a. Restrictions on foreign investment – The Gambia is open to foreign and domestic investment in any "field of lawful economic activity" (Article 28) either through joint ventures, without any limits on foreign participation, or full ownership by Gambian or foreign citizens (Article 31). The only exclusions are activities prejudicial to national security, detrimental to the natural environment, public health or public morality, or that contravene the laws of The Gambia (Article 29). (...)
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WT/TPR/G/362 |
G-III§7 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union |
2017 |
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The ambitious development plans currently being implemented in the member States are also a response to the concerns outlined above. They include Benin's "Benin Revealed", Burkina Faso's National Economic and Social Development Plan (PNDES) 2016 2020, Côte d'Ivoire's National Development Plan 2016 2020, Mali's Strategic Framework for Economic Recovery and Sustainable Development (CREDD, 2016 2018), Niger's Economic and Social Development Plan (PDES) and Senegal's Emerging Senegal Plan.
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WT/TPR/G/362 |
G-III§13 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union |
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The National Development Plan (PND) of Côte d'Ivoire aims to make the country a liberal, buoyant, emerging economy that is open to the rest of the world. Change to achieve emergent status should be driven by strong, sustained, inclusive growth that is respectful of gender and the environment, and employment rich. The Ivorian Government is counting on that growth to double per capita GDP by the beginning of the 2020s.
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WT/TPR/G/362 |
G-III§16 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union |
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Guinea Bissau has adopted the Guinea Bissau Strategic Plan 2025, "Terra Ranka". It will be implemented between 2015 and 2025 and is based on six major priorities as follows: governance, infrastructure, urban development, human development, agro industry and biodiversity. These priorities aim to support competitiveness and economic growth.
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WT/TPR/G/362 |
G-III§18 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union |
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Mali is relying on the Strategic Framework for Economic Recovery and Sustainable Development (CREDD) to revitalize its economy.
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WT/TPR/G/362 |
G-III§19 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union |
2017 |
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The overall objective of the CREDD (Mali's Strategic Framework for Economic Recovery and Sustainable Development) is to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030 by promoting inclusive, sustainable development that furthers a reduction in both poverty and inequalities on the basis of the country's potential and resilience, among other factors.
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WT/TPR/G/362 |
G-III§21 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union |
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The strategy is supported by an action plan and incorporates cross sector guidelines including mainstreaming of topic areas such as gender, youth employment and climate change in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of public policies. In all, CFAF 3,440 billion in budgetary allocations has been earmarked to help achieve the objectives that have been set.
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WT/TPR/G/362 |
G-III§22 |
The West African Economic and Monetary Union |
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Niger is implementing the Social and Economic Development Plan (PDES) in order to promote the economic, social and cultural well being of the country's people. The Plan sets five strategic priorities. They include: building up the credibility and effectiveness of public institutions, establishing sustainable conditions for balanced, inclusive development; promoting food security and sustainable agricultural development; promoting a competitive and diversified economy for accelerated, inclusive growth; and promoting social development.
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