(b) Customs and taxation obstacles limit the competitiveness of production, and there is a lack of investment incentives in exploration and exploitation operations in areas that appear to be promising in respect of mineral wealth;
b) Les obstacles douaniers et fiscaux qui entravent la compétitivité de la production, qui s &apos; ajoutent à l &apos; insuffisance des incitations à investir dans la prospection et l &apos; exploitation des zones susceptibles de receler des richesses minières;