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Decree No. 50/2020 creating the Public Institute of Almonds of Mozambique (IAM, IP).

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Series, No. 124.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Institution Fruits/edible nuts Agricultural development Internal trade International trade Classification/declassification Plant production Planting material/seeds Early warning system
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, consisting of 28 articles, creates the Public Institute of Almonds of Mozambique (IAM, IP). It establishes composition, competencies and duties of this national Institute, entitled to perform the following activities: a) promote commercialization, processing, industrialization and export of almonds; b) supervise the activities of promotion, production, commercialization, industrialization and exportation of almonds; c) research and transfer of technologies for the production, processing and industrialization of almonds; d) analyse and decide on the pertinence of introducing seeds, plants or plant products of almonds in the country; e) promote awareness programmes for the population on measures to control pests and diseases, prevent and combat uncontrolled fires; f) make the classification and the attribution of technological quality of almonds for import/export; g) ensure the observance of the technical norms of production, soil conservation and protection of the environment in the implementation of actions related to the cultivation and industrialization of almonds; h) coordinate actions with the stakeholders related to the almond value chain in the areas of production, marketing, processing, industrialization and export; i) relaunch and ensure the flow of production from cultures in the absence of private agents; j) establish agreements, contracts, cooperation and other forms of liaison with similar national and foreign bodies and institutions directly or indirectly engaged in the above mentioned activities; k) establish partnerships for research programmes on almonds, with a view to developing business within and outside the country, etc.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Decree No. 43/97 creating the Institute for the Improvement of the Cashew Tree Plantation (INCAJU).

Legislation | Mozambique | 1997

Keyword: Institution, Fruits/edible nuts

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ministerial Order No. 27/2021 approving the Regulation of the Institution of Almonds of Mozambique (IAM, IP).

Legislation | Mozambique | 2021

Keyword: Institution, Fruits/edible nuts, Agricultural development, Internal trade, International trade, Classification/declassification, Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Early warning system

Source: FAO, FAOLEX