Local Self-Governance Act, 2055 (1999). Country/Territory Nepal Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Forestry, Land & soil, Water Keyword Agricultural development Capacity building Institution Afforestation/reforestation Forest management/forest conservation Land-use planning Soil conservation/soil improvement Drainage/land reclamation Erosion Animal health Pests/diseases Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Irrigation Potable water Sewerage Water supply Waterworks Geographical area Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Act is to support the decentralization process in general and capacity building of the districts, in particular with respect to the rural infrastructure development, and to improve rural accessibility. Full text English