Kazakhstan: Introduction of export ban on certain agricultural products
Description
By the Customs Union Commission decision from 14 October 2010 #425, the Custom Union takes into consideration the fact that the Government of Kazakhstan introduces a 6 months ban on exports of certain agricultural products buckwheat (HS 1008), soya beans (HS 1201), sunflower seed oil (HS 1512), soya oil ( HS 1507) and others. The Kazakh Government Decree is from 5 October 2010 # 1024.
The Government of Kazakhstan also asks Belarus and Russian Federation to consider the introduction of this measure at the entire territory of the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | Yes |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? | Yes |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 20 Oct 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
the Customs Union Commission decision from 14 October 2010 #425
Government Response:
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