Ukraine: Support of steel and chemical sectors
Description
The Government, seeking to support the steel and chemical sectors, has extended until the end of 2009 a number of preferences which were originally granted in Government Resolution No 925 of 14 October 2008 and in a Memorandum signed between metallurgical and chemical enterprises and the Government. In particular, the preferences foresee introduction of moratorium for increase of railroad transportation tariffs, reduction of prices for coking coal, cancellation of target surcharge for gas.
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? | |
| 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? |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: No
Date of inception: 14 Oct 2008
Duration: 15 months
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
The Government's Resolution No 925 of 14 October 2008. "Про першочергові заходи щодо стабілізації ситуації, що склалася в гірничо металургійному та хімічному комплексі." Available from < http://zakon1.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/925-2008-%D0%BF?test=4/UMfPEGznhhurH... >
Government Response:
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