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Border Development Authority Act 2008 (No. 13 of 2008).

Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Being an Act to establish the Border Development Authority to manage and fund developmental activities in the Border Provinces of Papua New Guinea and, to make provision for the functions and powers of the Authority, and for related purposes.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution Less favoured areas Waterworks
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of the Border Development Authority as a body corporate and defines its functions and powers. The Authority shall, in general, supervise and coordinate all development activities in each of the border provinces. It shall, among other things, be instrumental in the implementation of capital works, infrastructure and socio-economic programs in respect the transformation of border provinces into agro financial sector by developing their respective natural resources and water and sewerage works. All public authorities and public servants shall assist and cooperate with the Authority in the performance of its functions and powers under this Act.

Full text
English