Ministerial Order No. 109/2023 approving the Regulation of the National Fisheries Administration (ADNAP, IP). Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2023 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da República, I Serie, No. 159, 17 August 2023. Subject Fisheries Keyword Governance Institution Fishery management and conservation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Marine fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Ministerial Order enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Ministerial Order approves the Regulation of the National Fisheries Administration, (ADNAP). The Regulation of ADNAP (Public Institution), consisting of 56 articles divided into seven Chapters, specifies composition, functions, and responsibilities of the above mentioned institution, entitled to: a) propose the definition of policies and strategies for the responsible and sustainable development of fishing and aquaculture; b) manage and monitor the process of granting fishing rights and ensure its execution; c) licensing fishing activities, related fishing and aquaculture operations, as well as establish monitoring and control mechanisms; d) regulate fishing and aquaculture activities; e) ensure the sustainable management, conservation, exploration and cultivation of fishing resources and promote the assessment of the respective environmental impacts; f) implement plans and measures for the management of fishing and aquaculture activities areas; g) promote institutional forms to involve fishing communities, fishing operators and other actors in the participatory management of fishing resources; h) ensure compliance with fisheries and aquaculture management measures; and i) ensure the functioning of the participatory management system for fisheries and aquaculture. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Repeals Ministerial Order No. 188/2011 approving the Regulation of the National Fisheries Administration (ADNAP). Legislation | Mozambique | 2011 Keyword: Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX