Presidential Decree No. 23/18 approving the Statute of Ministry of Fisheries and the Sea (MINPESMAR). Country/Territory Angola Document type Regulation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série, No. 14. Subject Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Sea Keyword Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Research Fish products Fishery management and conservation Aquaculture Mariculture Inspection Artisanal fishing Authorization/permit Processing/handling Hygiene/sanitary procedures Marine fisheries Coastal zone management Marine protected areas Condiments/herbs/spices Food quality control/food safety Marine area Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Presidential Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Presidential Decree approves the Statute of Ministry of Fisheries and the Sea (MINPESMAR). This Statute, consisting of 32 articles divided into four Chapters and three Annexes, establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Ministry of Fisheries, entitled to perform the below mentioned activities: elaborate implement, supervise and control the management and planning of aquatic resources, innovation and technological development in the marine area under Angolan jurisdiction. In addition, it aims to propose the strategy and implement the policies for the development of fisheries (including artisanal fisheries), aquaculture and salt production, in particular as regards the exploitation and exploitation of fisheries resources, aquaculture production, production of salt and other aquatic resources; design and implement National Strategies for the Sea, Nature Conservation and Marine Biodiversity, and Integrated Coastal Zone Management; promote the sustainable development of the Sector and ensure the implementation of measures for the preservation and sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems and resources; to ensure the harmonious integration of the Fisheries, Aquaculture and Salt Planning into the Country Economic and Social Development Plan; to ensure scientific research and technological development in fisheries, aquaculture and the sea in collaboration with the competent organs of the State; etc. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Repeals Presidential Decree No. 92/14 approving the Statute of Ministry of Fisheries (MINPESCAS). Legislation | Angola | 2014 Keyword: Institution, Research, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Executive Decree No. 246/18 approving the Internal Regulation of the Directorate Committee of the Ministry of Fisheries and the Sea. Legislation | Angola | 2018 Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Research, Aquaculture, Monitoring Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Presidential Decree No. 177/20 approving the Statute of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MINAGRIP). Legislation | Angola | 2020 Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Agricultural development, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Irrigation, Capacity building, Research, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Inspection, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Marine fisheries, Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Food security, Condiments/herbs/spices, Food quality control/food safety, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Afforestation/reforestation, Biodiversity, Marine area Source: FAO, FAOLEX