Drainage and Irrigation Act (Cap. 64:03). Country/Territory Guyana Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority for ensuring that water resources are located, evaluated, conserved and utilised for the greatest national advantage through appropriate water management strategies and water use planning; to provide that the drainage and irrigation systems are operated in a sustainable manner; to provide for increased farmer participation through water users’ associations, local government organs, farmers associations, or private entities in the planning development, operation, maintenance and management of the drainage and irrigation services; to define the powers and duties of the Authority, and for the matters related thereto or related therewith. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Agricultural development Non-governmental entity Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Irrigation Drainage/land reclamation Institution Policy/planning Waterworks Water shortage/drought Water users' associations Public participation Geographical area Americas, Small Island Developing States, South America Abstract This Act provides for the establishment of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority as a body corporate, defines its powers and prescribes its duties with regard to matters of water resources management and policy in Guyana. The Authority shall be responsible for, among other things, managing and operating irrigation and drainage systems and shall develop irrigation and drainage and environmental norms and standards. The Board of the Authority shall, among other things, keep under review t Full text English Website www.legalaffairs.gov.gy References - Legislation Repeals Drainage and Irrigation Act. Legislation | Guyana | 1941 (1998) | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Irrigation, Institution, Waterworks, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX