WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/AG/N/CRI/6
17 November 1999
(99-4985)
Committee on Agriculture
NOTIFICATION
The attached notification concerning domestic support commitments (Table DS:1 and the
relevant supporting tables) for 1995, 1996 and 1997 was received from the Permanent Mission ofCosta Rica  on 23 February 1998.G/AG/N/CRI/6
Page 2Table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  COSTA RICA
REPORTING PERIOD:  1995
Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support
Total AMS commitment level for period in question
(from Section I of Part IV of the Schedule)Currency
(from Section I of Part IV of the Schedule)Current total AMS
(from attached Supporting Tables)
12 3
18,153.00 US$'000 0G/AG/N/CRI/6
Page 3Supporting Table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  COSTA RICA
REPORTING PERIOD:  1995
Measures exempt from the re duction commitment - "Green Box"
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of
measure in year in
question
US$'000Data sources
12 3 4
(a)  General Services Creation of four research and transfer of technology programmes: 2,900 Ministry of Agriculture and
Livestock
-    agriculture-    livestock
-    phytoprotection
-    soil evaluation
Initiation of projects to adapt quality to market demand
Programme on dissemination of agricultural information
     Pest and disease control Programmes:
-    quarantine
-    sanitary and phytosanitary inspection
-    special export programmes (melon, papaya, mango and pineapple)-    insecticides and fertilizers-    waste control
-    control of veterinary medicines and animal feedstuffs
-    diagnosis of plant diseases-    production of biological control organisms-    training in integrated disease management
-    special programmes on swine fever, tuberculosis, brucellosis, bovine rabies and
     leptospirosis1,805 Agriculture and Livestock Protection
DepartmentMinistry of Agriculture and
Livestock
-    Irrigation and drainage service Division of the country in to zones for the control of flooding, irrigation, drainage and
underground water8,250 National Irrigation and Drainage
Service
-    Technical assistance and agriculture and      livestock expansionEstablishment of units for technical assistance and overall support to small and medium
producers8,800 Ministry of Agriculture and
Livestock
-    Support for external marketing Interinstitutional coordination in forums for international negotiation and management of
a trade information system on international prices, imports and exports6,000 Ministry of Agriculture and
Livestock
-    Insurance services Rice, beans, melon, tobacco, jalapeño peppers, hot peppers, plantains, water melons, sugar
cane and yams           28,901.73 Ministry of Agriculture and
Livestock...G/AG/N/CRI/6
Page 4 12 3 4
- Agroindustrial promotion and
developmentIntegration of agricultural, industrial, commercial and services sectors in order to develop the
competitive capacity of small and medium agricultural producers.958.9 National Production Council
Promotion of vertical integration of agricultural activities.
Technical assistance to producing and processing industries for the installation of agroindustrial
information systems and agroindustrial equipment, technical assistance for carrying out feasibility
studies and project profiles.
- Agricultural marketing Facilitation, coordination and guidance for agricultural marketing through studies on crop
descriptions, analysis of information on the situation in domestic and foreign markets for
agricultural products.1,409.12 National Production Council
- Investment programmes Support for associations of small and medium producers for the installation of agroindustrial
equipment.1,986.18 National Production Council
- Quality certification and control Quality control and certification and laboratory analyses.
Elaboration of standards for agricultural products.Training of agricultural producers.
Inspection and control visits to processing plants.283.6 National Production Council
- Seed service Register of commercial varieties. 52.50          National Seed Office
Elaboration of technical standards for seeds.
Coordination of the National Phytogenetic Resources Commission.
Seed certification.Ex-post control of imported seeds.
Research programme on rice, beans and maize seeds.
- Training service Organization of conferences, seminars and workshops for agricultural producers. 120.00         Ministry of Agric ulture and
        Livestock
(b) Strategic supplies Management of food reserves. 5,506,65         National Production Council
Relief in national emergencies.G/AG/N/CRI/6
Page 5Supporting Table DS:2
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  Costa Rica
REPORTING PERIOD:  1995
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment - Speci al and Differential Treatment - "Development Programmes"
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Article 6.2 Monetary value of
measure in year in
question
(US$'000)Data sources
12 3 4
Agricultural Financing
ServicesRural credit board programme, cost of loans at an interest rate equivalent to the fixed deposit rate during the
term of the loan.86,705.20 Ministry of Agriculture and
Livestock
Projects with Trust resources 28,901.73
Projects with external financing 17,341.04G/AG/N/CRI/6
Page 6Table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  COSTA RICA
REPORTING PERIOD:  1996
Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support
Total AMS commitment level for period in question
(from Section I of Part IV of the Schedule)Currency
(from Section I of Part IV of the Schedule)Current total AMS
(from attached Supporting Tables)
12 3
17,908 US$'000 0G/AG/N/CRI/6
Page 7Supporting Table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  COSTA RICA
REPORTING PERIOD:  1996
Measures exempt from the re duction commitment – "Green Box"
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year
in question
US$'000Data sources
123 4
(a) General services
Agricultural research
servicesDevelopment, validation and adaptation of technologies for agricultural and
livestock production and the handling of pathogenic agents affecting crops
Studies on soil use and capacityElaboration and implementation of the agricultural research programme
Maintenance of collections of germplasm of strategic species for the production of
genotypes of economic importance2,597.61 Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Agricultural protection Elaboration of standards, procedures to prevent the entry and dissemination of plant
and animal pests and diseases
Protection of the national agricultural heritage's plant and animal health
Application of legislation on plant and livestock health
Elaboration, implementation and monitoring of programmes on the recognition and
detection of pests and diseases
Control of the quality of plant and animal health of plant and animal reproductive
material
Control of the quality of plant and animal health of plants and animals exported and
issuance of the respective export certificates2,230.80 Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Expansion and training Elaboration of standards and procedures for carrying out agricultural expansion
plans and programmes
Planning, development and implementation of the National Agricultural Expansion
Programme with the various regional departments
Supervision of technical cooperation projects in support of agricultural expansion
plans and programmes
Establishment and coordination of other complementary support services for farmers
and organizations6,613.77 Ministry of Agriculture and LivestockG/AG/N/CRI/6
Page 8123 4
Irrigation and drainage service Division of the country into zones for the control of flooding, irrigation, drainage
and underground water4,946.53 National Irrigation and Drainage Service
(SENARA)
Seed certification service Register of commercial varieties
Elaboration of technical standards
Ex-post control of imported seedsQuality control of seeds produced in Costa Rica337.77 National Seed Office
Agroindustrial development Integration of efforts and strengthening of links among the agricultural, industrial,
commercial and services sectors in order to develop the competitive capacity ofsmall and medium agricultural producers
Promotion of vertical integration, industrialization and marketing of agricultural
activities
Technical assistance to producing and processing industries for the installation of
agroindustrial information systems and agroindustrial equipment, technical
assistance for carrying out feasibility studies and project profiles584.96 National Production Council
Agricultural marketing Facilitation, coordination and guidance for agricultural marketing through studies on
crop descriptions, analysis of information on the situation in domestic and foreign
markets for agricultural products
Support to small and medium producers and the establishment of business contacts
to promote exports and the organization of domestic marketing805.08 National Production Council
Quality certification and control Quality control, certification and laboratory analyses
Training of technicians and professionals on quality standards for various
agricultural products
Support for marketing and agroindustrial programmes to improve the quality of
agricultural and agroindustrial products118.79 National Production Council
Food security and social
compensationManagement of food reserves
Relief in national emergenciesDirect aid to small maize and bean farmers4,685.93 National Production Council
Crop insurance service Insurance for 8,288 hectares of rice (flooded, irrigated and not irrigated), irrigated
sugar cane, jalapeño peppers, white beans, beans, maize, melon, pineapple, tobacco(burley, artificially or sun cured) and cassava7,258.49 National Insurance InstituteG/AG/N/CRI/6
Page 9Supporting Table DS:2
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  COSTA RICA
REPORTING PERIOD:  1996
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment – Specia l and Differential Treatment - "Development Programmes"
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Article 6.2 Monetary value of
measure in year in
question
US$'000Data sources
12 3 4
Agricultural financing services Projects with Trust resources (MAGBANCOOP) 8,396.85 Banco Cooperativo (BANCOOP)
Peninsular Rural Integrated Development Project (Financial Agreement between the
Government of Costa Rica and the Government of the Netherlands)1,372.52 Rural Development Programme
(Ministry of Agriculture andLivestock)
Project for small producers in the northern zone (PPZN) (CABEI and IFAD loan
contracts)   659.90 Ministry of Agriculture and
Livestock
Agricultural Development Programme for the Atlantic Zone (PRODAZA) (IBRD loan
contract)3,493.54
Osa Golfito Rural Integrated Developmen t Programme (POGOL) (financed by the
European Union)1,146.68
Investment programmes Advice and support to associations of small and medium producers for the installation of
agroindustrial equipment in the various producing zones in Costa Rica     58.97 National Production Council
Special and differential treatmentG/AG/N/CRI/6
Page 10Table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  COSTA RICA
REPORTING PERIOD:  1997
Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support
Total AMS commitment level for period in question
(from Section I of Part IV of the Schedule)Currency
(from Section I of Part IV of the Schedule)Current total AMS
(from attached Supporting Tables)
12 3
17,663 US$'000 0G/AG/N/CRI/6
Page 11Supporting Table DS:1
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  COSTA RICA
REPORTING PERIOD:  1997
Measures exempt from the re duction commitment – "Green Box"
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year
in question
US$'000Data sources
123 4
(a) General services
Agricultural research
servicesDevelopment, validation and adaptation of technologies for agricultural and
livestock production and the handling of pathogenic agents affecting crops
Studies on soil use and capacity
Elaboration and implementation of the agricultural research programme
Maintenance of collections of germplasm of strategic species for the production of
genotypes of economic importance2,808.91 Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Agricultural protection Elaboration of standards, procedures to prevent the entry and dissemination of plant
and animal pests and diseases
Protection of the national agricultural heritage's plant and animal health
Application of legislation on plant and livestock healthElaboration, implementation and monitoring of programmes on the recognition and
detection of pests and diseases
Control of the quality of plant and animal health of plant and animal reproductive
material
Control of the quality of plant and animal health of plants and animals exported and
issuance of the respective export certificates4,279.58 Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Expansion and training Elaboration of standards and procedures for carrying out agricultural expansion
plans and programmes
Planning, development and implementation of the National Agricultural Expansion
Programme with the various regional departments
Supervision of technical cooperation projects in support of agricultural expansion
plans and programmes
Establishment and coordination of other complementary support services for farmers
and organizations14,016.69 Ministry of Agriculture and LivestockG/AG/N/CRI/6
Page 12123 4
Irrigation and drainage service Division of the country into zones for the control of flooding, irrigation, drainage
and underground water6,199.03 National Irrigation and Drainage Service
(SENARA)
Seed certification service Register of commercial varieties
Elaboration of technical standards
Ex-post control of imported seedsQuality control of seeds produced in Costa Rica330.86 National Seed Office
Agroindustrial development Integration of efforts and strengthening of links among the agricultural, industrial,
commercial and services sectors in order to develop the competitive capacity ofsmall and medium agricultural producers
Promotion of vertical integration, industrialization and marketing of agricultural
activities
Technical assistance to producing and processing industries for the installation of
agroindustrial information systems and agroindustrial equipment, technical
assistance for carrying out feasibility studies and project profiles529.31 National Production Council
Agricultural marketing Facilitation, coordination and guidance for agricultural marketing through studies on
crop descriptions, analysis of information on the situation in domestic and foreign
markets for agricultural products
Support to small and medium producers and the establishment of business contacts
to promote exports and the organization of domestic marketing712.90 National Production Council
Quality certification and control Quality control, certification and laboratory analyses
Training of technicians and professionals on quality standards for various
agricultural products
Support for marketing and agroindustrial programmes to improve the quality of
agricultural and agroindustrial products185.00 National Production Council
Food security and social
compensationManagement of food reserves
Relief in national emergenciesDirect aid to small maize and bean farmers4,785.07 National Production Council
Crop insurance service Insurance for 8,054.48 hectares of rice (flooded, irrigated and not irrigated), irrigated
sugar cane, jalapeño peppers, white beans, beans, maize, melon, pineapple, tobacco(burley, artificially or sun cured) and cassava6,193.73 National Insurance InstituteG/AG/N/CRI/6
Page 13Supporting Table DS:2
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  COSTA RICA
REPORTING PERIOD:  1997
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment – Specia l and Differential Treatment - "Development Programmes"
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Article 6.2 Monetary value of
measure in year in
question
US$'000Data sources
12 3 4
Agricultural financing services Projects with Trust resources (MAGBANCOOP) 8,772.44 Banco Cooperativo (BANCOOP)
Peninsular Rural Integrated Development Project (Financial Agreement between the
Government of Costa Rica and the Government of the Netherlands)1,214.63 Rural Development Programme
(Ministry of Agriculture andLivestock)
Project for small producers in the northern zone (PPZN) (CABEI and IFAD loan
contracts)1,413.80 Ministry of Agriculture and
Livestock
Agricultural Development Programme for the Atlantic Zone (PRODAZA) (IBRD loan
contract)1,027.92
Osa Golfito Rural Integrated Developmen t Programme (POGOL) (financed by the
European Union)1,651.50
Investment programmes Advice and support to associations of small and medium producers for the installation of
agroindustrial equipment in the various producing zones in Costa Rica     35.27 National Production Council
Special and differential treatment
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