Presidential Decree No. 15/2015 establishing competences of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da República, I Série, Supplement, No. 24. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Research Agricultural development Agro-forestry Authorization/permit Governance Irrigation Sustainable use Food security Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Presidential Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Presidential Decree, consisting of six articles, establishes competences of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, created by Presidential Decree No. 1/2015 of 16 January. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Ministry, as a central organ of the state which, in accordance with the principles, objectives and tasks set by the Government, is entitled to direct, organize and ensure the implementation of legislation and policies in the fields of agriculture, livestock, agricultural hydraulics, agro-forestry plantations and food security. In particular, this Ministry is entitled to perform the following activities: promoting production, agro-processing and competitiveness of agricultural products; promoting sustainable development through the administration, management, protection, conservation and rational use of essential resources for agriculture and food security; promoting sustainable use and development of agro-forestry resources; promotion of research, extension, agricultural technical assistance and food security; promotion, monitoring and evaluation of agricultural programmes, projects and plans and food security; agricultural licensing. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Repeals Presidential Decree n. 24/2005 on the Ministry of Agriculture. Legislation | Mozambique | 2005 Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX