Dominican Republic
Trade Policy Review: Dominican Republic 2008
“Trade Policy Reviews” analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat a report by the government and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - “key trade facts” - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports main export destinations origins for its imports and other key data. This edition looks into the trade practices of The Dominican Republic.
Opening services markets at the regional level under the CAFTA-DR: The cases of Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic
The cases of Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic (DR) offer interesting examples of why smaller countries choose to negotiate in a regional context and help explain why the CAFTA-DR regional agreement has led both of them to make services commitments that go significantly beyond their WTO GATS schedules.
Minutes of the TPRB meeting
The third Trade Policy Review of the Dominican Republic was held on 24 and 26 November 2008. The Chairperson (HE Mr Yonov Frederick Agah) welcomed the Dominican Republic delegation led by HE Mr Luis Manuel Piantini and which included HE Ms Claudia Hernández Bona; as well as the discussant Mr Yi-fu LIN Permanent Representative of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan Penghu Kinmen and Matsu. As usual the discussant would speak in his personal capacity. In accordance with established procedures the discussant had provided in advance outlines of the main issues he intended to raise (document WT/TPR/D/182).
Report by the Dominican Republic
One year after its previous Trade Policy Review in 2002 the Dominican Republic suffered one of the most serious economic and financial crises of its history following the bankruptcy of three banks owing to a combination of fraud excessive loans to related parties and poor management of public finances. This crisis led to high inflation a sharp depreciation in the exchange rate capital flight a twofold increase in the public debt in the space of a single year and a slowdown in the country’s economic growth. The Government’s commitment to drawing up and implementing an economic programme aimed at re-establishing fiscal monetary and financial discipline and to introducing structural reforms in a number of areas contributed to a marked and rapid recovery of the economy and of international reserves and hence lower inflation and interest rates a more stable exchange rate and the recovery and consolidation of economic growth.
Concluding Remarks by the Chairperson of the Trade Policy Review Body, H.E. Mr Yonov Frederick Agah, At the Trade Policy Review of the Dominican Republic 24 And 26 November 2008
This third Trade Policy Review of the Dominican Republic has been highly informative and afforded this Body the opportunity to appraise in detail the evolution of the country’s trade policies since 2002. This was made possible largely by the constructive engagement of Ambassadors Piantini and Hernández Bona and the rest of their team. I would also like to acknowledge the valuable contribution to this exercise of the discussant Mr Yi fu Lin and thank Members for their participation.
Report by the WTO Secretariat
Since its previous trade policy review in 2002 the Dominican Republic has continued with the liberalization of its trade regime. Among other measures customs procedures were streamlined tariffs reduced import surcharges and export taxes eliminated and new legislation adopted on government procurement competition policy and intellectual property rights. Participation in the global economy has remained intense with trade in goods and services investment flows and family remittances making key contributions to the economy. As such the Dominican Republic has continued to give priority to its participation in the multilateral trade agenda while also seeking to further its integration into the global economy through preferential agreements.
Preface
The Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) was first established on a trial basis by the GATT CONTRACTING PARTIES in April 1989. The Mechanism became a permanent feature of the World Trade Organization under the Marrakesh Agreement which established the WTO in January 1995.
Dominican Republic - Measures Affecting the Importation and Internal Sale of Cigarettes
On 8 October 2003 Honduras requested consultations with the Dominican Republic concerning certain measures affecting the importation and internal sale of cigarettes. This request is a new and expanded version of a complaint filed by Honduras on 28 August 2003 (WT/DS300/1).
Australie - Certaines mesures concernant les marques de fabrique ou de commerce, les indications géographiques et autres prescriptions en matière d’emballage neutre applicables aux produits du tabac et à leur emballage
Le 9 juin 2020 l’Organe d’appel a remis ses rapports dans les procédures engagées par le Honduras et la République dominicaine dans l’affaire “Australie — Certaines mesures concernant les marques de fabrique ou de commerce les indications géographiques et autres prescriptions en matière d’emballage neutre applicables aux produits du tabac et à leur emballage” (DS435 et DS441).
République dominicaine - Mesures affectant l’importation et la vente de cigarettes sur le marché intérieur
Le 26 novembre 2004 l’OMC a publié le rapport du Groupe spécial dans l’affaire “République dominicaine - Mesures affectant l’importation et la vente de cigarettes sur le marché intérieur”.
Australie - Certaines mesures concernant les marques de fabrique ou de commerce, les indications géographiques et autres prescriptions en matière d’emballage neutre applicables aux produits du tabac et à leur emballage
Le 28 juin 2014 l’OMC a distribué le rapport du Groupe spécial dans les affaires introduites par le Honduras la République dominicaine Cuba et l’Indonésie “Australie — Certaines mesures concernant les marques de fabrique ou de commerce les indications géographiques et autres prescriptions en matière d’emballage neutre applicables aux produits du tabac et à leur emballage” (DS435 DS441 DS458 et DS467)
République dominicaine - Mesures affectant l’importation et la vente de cigarettes sur le marché intérieur
Le 25 avril 2005 l’Organe d’appel a publié son rapport sur l’affaire “République dominicaine - Mesures affectant l’importation et la vente de cigarettes sur le marché intérieur”.
República Dominicana - Medidas que afectan a la importación y venta interna de cigarrillos
El 26 de noviembre de 2004 la OMC hizo público el informe del Grupo especial sobre el caso “República Dominicana - Medidas que afectan a la importación y venta interna de cigarrillos”.
República Dominicana - Medidas que afectan a la importación y venta interna de cigarrillos
El 25 de abril de 2005 el Órgano de Apelación hizo público el informe sobre el caso “República Dominicana - Medidas que afectan a la importación y venta interna de cigarrillos”.
Australia - Certain Measures Concerning Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Other Plain Packaging Requirements Applicable to Tobacco Products and Packaging
On 9 June 2020 the Appellate Body issued its reports in the cases brought by Honduras and the Dominican Republic in “Australia — Certain Measures Concerning Trademarks Geographical Indications and Other Plain Packaging Requirements Applicable to Tobacco Products and Packaging” (DS435 and DS441).
Dominican Republic - Measures Affecting the Importation and Internal Sale of Cigarettes
On 8 October 2003 Honduras requested consultations with the Dominican Republic concerning certain measures affecting the importation and internal sale of cigarettes. This request is a new and expanded version of a complaint filed by Honduras on 28 August 2003 (WT/DS300/1).
Australia - Determinadas medidas relativas a las marcas de fábrica o de comercio, indicaciones geográficas y otras prescripciones de empaquetado genérico aplicables a los productos de tabaco y al empaquetado de esos productos
El 9 de junio de 2020 el Órgano de Apelación emitió sus informes en los asuntos planteados por Honduras y la República Dominicana en “Australia — Determinadas medidas relativas a las marcas de fábrica o de comercio indicaciones geográficas y otras prescripciones de empaquetado genérico aplicables a los productos de tabaco y al empaquetado de esos productos” (DS435 y DS441).
Australia - Certain Measures Concerning Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Other Plain Packaging Requirements Applicable to Tobacco Products and Packaging
On 28 June 2018 the WTO circulated the panel report in the cases brought by Honduras the Dominican Republic Cuba and Indonesia in “Australia — Certain Measures Concerning Trademarks Geographical Indications and Other Plain Packaging Requirements Applicable to Tobacco Products and Packaging.
Australia - Determinadas medidas relativas a las marcas de fábrica o de comercio, indicaciones geográficas y otras prescripciones de empaquetado genérico aplicables a los productos de tabaco y al empaquetado de esos productos
El 28 de junio de 2014 la OMC distribuyó el informe del Grupo Especial en los asuntos planteados por Honduras la República Dominicana Cuba e Indonesia “Australia — determinadas medidas relativas a las marcas de fábrica o de comercio indicaciones geográficas y otras prescripciones de empaquetado genérico aplicables a los productos de tabaco y al empaquetado de esos productos” (DS435 DS441 DS458 y DS467)