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Non-Governmental Organizations Registration Act 1989.

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the registration of non-governmental organizations, to establish a board for that purpose and for other matters connected therewith.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Non-governmental entity Registration Institution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act requires a nongovernmental organization established to provide voluntary services, including religious, educational, literary, scientific, social or charitable services to the community or any part of it, to register with the National Board for Nongovernmental Organisations. The Board shall, among other things: (a) consider applications for registration by organisations; (b) keep a register of registered organisations; (c) guide and monitor organisations in carrying out their services; (d) advise the Minister on the general policy relating to the operations of organisations. The Act also provides with respect to appeal against decisions of the Board and revocation of certificate of registration.

Full text
English
Website
www.icnl.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Non-Governmental Organisations Registration Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 19 of 2009).

Legislation | Uganda | 2009

Keyword: Agricultural development, Non-governmental entity, Community management, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Non-Government Registration (Amendment) Act, 2006.

Legislation | Uganda | 2006

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Non-Governmental Organisations Act, 2016.

Legislation | Uganda | 2016

Keyword: Agricultural development, Non-governmental entity, Registration, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX