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Myanmar National Committee on Large Dams Law (No. 41 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Myanmar
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Waterworks Institution Capacity building
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The Myanmar National Committee on Large Dams is a independent technical organization organized by individuals or organizations which are interested and have desire to actively participate in the fields relating to the development of large dams. It shall, among other things, enhance technical skill by exchange of information on large dams and coordinate comprehensively for the safety, stability, the impact on the environment, economic and social environments, capacity development, cooperation of science and technology and matters on the investment of the large dams which are constructed, being constructed and will be constructed within Myanmar. The Law defines the duties and powers of the Committee. The Union Government shall form the Patron Body of the Committee at ministerial level. This Body shall form the Committee. The members of the Committee (not more than 45) shall elect the Executive Committee. The Patron Body is entitled to make necessary guidance to the Committee and Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall form regional and technical and sub-committees.

Full text
English
Website
www.moali.gov.mm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Myanmar National Committee on Large Dams Rules, 2020.

Legislation | Myanmar | 2020

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Governance, Inspection, Institution, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX