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 Original source Boletim da República, I Serie, No. 12, 23 March 2005, pp. 119–123. Subject Water Keyword River basin institution Institution Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Basin Zambezi 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 Law No. 16/91 approving the Water Act. Legislation | Mozambique | 1991 Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Authorization/permit, Registration, Water rights, Concession, Water supply, Irrigation, Hydropower generation, Industrial water use, Navigation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX