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Irrigation Act 2001 (No. 16 of 2001). Chapter 72:04.

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the sustainable development and management of irrigation, protection of the environment from irrigation related degradations, establishment of the National Irrigation Board and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Irrigation Basic legislation Institution Special fund Subsidy/incentive Contract/agreement Policy/planning Public participation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
Commenced on 31 January 2002.
Abstract

This Act provides with respect to irrigation in Malawi and related matters. The Act consists of 55 sections, which are divided into 10 Parts: Preliminary provisions (I); National irrigation policy and development strategy (II); Establishment of the Malawi Irrigation Board (III); Functions and powers of the Board (IV); The Secretariat of the Board (V); Irrigation fund (VI); Local community participation (VII); Registration of irrigation consultants (VIII); Offences and penalties (IX); Miscellaneous provisions (X).

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