Disasters Management Act, 2003 (No. 2 of 2003). Country/Territory Zanzibar (United Republic of Tanzania) Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for a system for the anticipation, co-ordination and control of disastrous situations and matters incidental thereto. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen. Keyword Policy/planning Hazards Institution Special fund Offences/penalties Basic legislation Abstract This Act makes provision with respect to disaster preparedness and management in Zanzibar. It establishes the Disaster Co-ordination Commission, a National Committee and regional committees for disaster relief, and the National Disaster Relief Fund and provides with respect to declaration of disaster areas and the National Plan for co-ordination and disaster prevention. Full text English Website www.agc.go.tz References - Legislation Repealed by Zanzibar Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act, 2015 (Act No.1 of 2015). Legislation | Zanzibar (United Republic of Tanzania) | 2015 Keyword: Basic legislation, Hazards, Institution, Capacity building, Management/conservation, Environmental planning, Local government, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Special fund, Sustainable development, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX