Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Legislative Decree No. 34 of 13 August 2006 establishing the General Authority for Management and Development of Desert (Albadeya).

Country/Territory
Syrian Arab Republic
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 36, 13 September 2006, 2 pp.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Institution Less favoured areas Land reform Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Abstract

The aim of this Legislative Decree is to develop the desert (Albadeya). It is composed of 13 articles. Article 1 gives terms and definitions. Article 2 decrees the establishment of the General Authority for Management and Development of Desert (Albadeya) under the control of the Prime Minister. Article 3 defines objectives of the aforementioned Authority in particular to: develop the desert and its natural and human resources; lay down economic and social policies and strategies for the development of Albadeya; prepare economic and social indicators; prepare economic, social, cultural, environmental and housing studies and research related to the desert; lay down production and investment plans and projects; create work opportunities for local inhabitants; and, lay down plans for guarantee necessary loans and financing of projects. Articles 4 to 10 deal with the management and internal organization of the Authority. Articles 11 to 13 contain general provisions.

Full text
Arabic

References - Legislation

Amended by

Legislative Decree No. 1 of 2008 amending Legislative Decree No. 34 of 2006 establishing the General Authority for Desert (Albadeyah) Management and Development.

Legislation | Syrian Arab Republic | 2008

Keyword: Institution, Less favoured areas, Land reform, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Legislative Decree No.78 of 2011 establishing the General Authority for the management, development and protection of desert lands.

Legislation | Syrian Arab Republic | 2011

Keyword: Institution, Less favoured areas, Sustainable development, Pastoralism, Smallholders/peasants, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX