Decree Law No.8 of 2015 on the Palestinian Agricultural Lending Institution. Country/Territory Palestine Document type Legislation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Institution Subsidy/incentive Agricultural development Policy/planning Public participation Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Resolution consisting of 24 articles aims at establishing the Palestinian Agricultural Lending Institution dependent on the Cabinet. Tasks of this institution are: granting loans to farmers and companies operating in the agricultural sector; encouraging the farmers to establish agricultural projects and projects for agricultural products processing also contributing to the corporates capital for a maximum of 15%; preparing studies on the economic and technical feasibility of the projects and their evaluation; and investing in the development of the agricultural sector and related activities. The management of this Institution is under the responsibility of a Council of 13 members, including the President. The Council has the following powers: draw and approve policies; open branches and offices; define terms and objectives of the loans; other financial activities of the Institution. Full text Arabic Website www.lab.pna.ps