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Gezira Scheme Act 2005.

Country/Territory
Sudan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Sustainable development Sustainable use Irrigation Land tenure
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Sahel
Abstract

This Act consisting of 30 articles establishes the Gezira Scheme as an economic and social entity with various activities. It aims at sustainable and stable exploitation of agricultural production resources and potentials to improve the economic and social standards of farmers and workers of the area it is located in, also to contribute to the achievement of the national goals. According to the Act, the Gezira Scheme is composed of (i) the farmers, (ii) the Government, as represented by its respective units providing basic services such as development, irrigation and public goods, including research, plant protection, technology support, agricultural extension, technical studies, training as well as supervisory management and indicative planning, and (iii) the private sector with regard to provision of auxiliary commercial services. The Act states some of its specific objectives, including (i) ensuring farmers’ right to freely manage their production and economic aspects within the technical parameters, (ii) ensuring farmers’ right to effectively participate, at all administrative levels, in planning and implementation of projects and programs that affect their production and livelihoods, and (iii) ensuring farmers’ right to manage irrigation operations at field canal level through water users’ associations. The Farmers’ Union representatives shall form at least 40 % of the Board membership. Article 9 specifies functions and powers of the Board of Directors.

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Al-Jazeera Project Law of 1984.

Legislation | Sudan | 1984

Keyword: Institution, Agricultural development, Special fund, Transfer, Land tenure, Right of use, Irrigation, Drainage/land reclamation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation of the Water Users' Associations of 2006 under the Gezira Scheme Act.

Legislation | Sudan | 2006

Keyword: Irrigation, Agricultural development, Water rights, Water users' associations, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX