While highlighting the main drivers and challenges to improving industrial competitiveness in the Russian Federation, the Program points the way to next big leap in industrial development, the way towards improving sustainability of the energy, transport, agriculture and other essential sectors of economy. Having the industrial sector embraced more innovation and technology is expected to generate considerable economy-wide gains and, in a broader sense, improve competitiveness of Russian economy. The State Program on Industrial Development and Improving Industrial Competitiveness came into force pursuant to the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation №328 of 15 April 2014.

The purpose of the National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) is to set national goals, the expected results and effective strategies to guide policy decisions over the medium term in order to realise the 2020 Development Outcomes that aim to deliver on Te Kaveinga Nui National Vision: “To enjoy the highest quality of life consistent with the aspirations of our people in harmony with our culture and environment”. The NSDP 2011-2015 is the result of widespread consultations with stakeholders right across the Cook Islands and is the second planning phase of Te Kaveinga Nui towards the achievement of desired 2020 development outcomes and our National Vision, following up the NSDP 2007-2010.

In 2001, the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation endorsed the present Land Code as the principle regulatory document on the management of land resources. Land legislation of the Russian Federation builds on the following principles: 1) consideration of importance of land resources for agriculture and forestry sectors as an object of ownership right and other land rights; 2) preservation of land resources as an important component of environmental protection and a production means in agriculture and forestry sectors; 3) respect to human rights; 4) an integrated approach to the management of land resources in the Russian Federation based on environmental, economic and social aspects.

This Implementation plan is outlined specific to each island of the Cook islands which articulates the costs, technology, time lines, and the processes. It is noted this document must be read in conjunction with the ‘Cook Islands Renewable Energy Chart Implementation Plan’ towards 2020. This report provides the analytical data, advice and comments from which this island specific Implementation Plan has been developed.

The Cook Islands Renewable Energy Chart Implementation Plan was issued in 2012 by recognizing that the full benefits of investing in renewable energy sources for generating electricity can only be realised when undertaken as part of an overall plan for the electricity sector. Such a plan incorporates: increased efficiency both in electricity supply and use, improved access, reduced environmental impacts and enhanced energy security, while ensuring the sector remains financially viable in the long term. In harmony with the Cook Islands Renewable Energy Resources Chart (CIREC), a chart that espouses the Goal, Objectives, Principles and Pillars of this power shift, the Implementation Plan (IP) will indicate the means and methods towards achieving the Goal established by the Government. Not: TAU (Te Aponga Uira) is the Government-owned power Authority .

The Cook Islands Renewable Electricity “Chart” is a 10-years renewable energy plan. It sets out the Government’s high level and strategic direction for the electricity sector in the form of energy policy governing principles, renewable electricity policy goals, supporting principles of those policy goals, and implementation strategies. Details of how the goal is going to be achieved are outlined in an accompanying Implementation Plan. Renewable Electricity policy goals: •100% of its electricity to be provided by renewable energy in 2020.

The Energy (Amendment) Regulations 2010 can be deemed part of the Energy Regulations 2006. They provide for prescribed fees in Rarotonga and Outer Islands.

The Energy Regulations were issued in 1996. They address different parts including: I. General; II. Licenses to Supply Electricity; III. Inspectors; IV. Supply to Consumers; V. Generating Station, Substation and Switchgear; VI. Maintenance of Lines and Works; VII. Earthing; VIII. Safety of Personnel; IX. Records, Reports and Returns; X. Offences; XI. Registration, Licenses and Prescribed Electrical Work.

The Energy Act 1998 provides for the constitution of the Energy Division of the Ministry of Works, Energy and Physical Planning, its functions and responsibilities.

The Federal Law on Electric Power Sector of the Russian Federation establishes an all-encompassing legal framework for the regulation of national electricity sector. Giving due priority to the price stability target, the Decree takes further steps towards strengthening regulatory control over tariff setting (retail and wholesale electricity markets). The policy elaborates on the basic price–setting methodology, specifies the functions of relevant authorities and agencies mandated with implementation of the envisaged policy measures. The Decree - initially adopted in 2011 - was amended by a series of Government Decrees (see the list of amending documents below).