Ministerial Order No. 70/2005 on the Regional Water Administration of Zambesi River (ARA-Zambese). Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword River basin institution Institution Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Basin Zambesi Entry into force notes This Ministerial Order enters into force immediately. Abstract This Decree, composed of one article and one Annex, approves the Statute of the Regional Water Administration of Zambesi River (ARA-Zambese), with the aim of protecting, developing and managing the river basin. The annexed Statute is composed of 22 articles divided in six Chapters. In particular, it defines the objectives, mission, internal structure and main functions of ARA-Zambese. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Act No. 16/91 regulating water resources belonging to the public domain. Legislation | Mozambique | 1991 Keyword: Basic legislation, Authorization/permit, Registration, Water rights, Concession, Water supply, Irrigation, Hydropower generation, Industrial water use, Navigation, Effluent waste water/discharge Source: FAO, FAOLEX