Law No. 10.193 establishing the Special Fund Programme in order to combat drought within the Region of Northern-east (SUDENE). Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Financial agricultural measures Special fund Agricultural development Water shortage/drought Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Act establishes the Special Fund Programme in order to combat drought within the Region of northern-east (SUDENE). It consists of 10 articles specifying the requirements to be satisfied by local farmers and rural producers in order to benefit from the said Programme and whose crops have been injured by drought. The text specifies terms and amounts of such financial assistance. Full text Portuguese Website wwwtsenado.gov.br