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Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2002 (No. 24 of 2002).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for registration of Non-Governmental Organizations with a view to coordinate and regulate activities of Non-Governmental Organizations and to provide for related matters.
Subject
General
Keyword
Agricultural development Non-governmental entity Registration Institution Community management
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act provides rules for the registration and supervision of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). NGOs, as defined by this Act shall register with the Registrar in the a register of Non-Government Organizations pursuant to the Provisions of this Act. The President of Tanzania shall appoint a Director for Non-Governmental Organizations Coordination, who shall be the Registrar and shall act as a link between the Government and NGOs. The Director shall also advise on NGO policy and ensure proper implementation of this Act. The Act also establishes the Non-Governmental Organizations Coordination Board, which shall decide in registration and facilitate, coordinate and supervise activities of NGOs. There shall be established an umbrella organization for Non-Governmental Organizations to be known as the National Council for Non-Governmental Organizations. NGOs shall, among other things, respect the culture and traditions of the people and communities in which they operate. NGOs may be community based organization.

Full text
English
Website
www.fiu.go.tz

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Non-Governmental Organizations Regulations, 2004 (G.N. No. 152 of 2004).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2004

Keyword: Agricultural development, Non-governmental entity, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Act, 2019 (No. 9 of 2019).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2019

Keyword: Non-governmental entity, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX