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Regulation No. 123/92 approving the constitution of the National Institute of Fisheries Development (INDP "Instituto Nacional do Desenvolvimento das Pescas").

Country/Territory
Cabo Verde
Document type
Regulation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial da República de Cabo Verde, No. 19, 16 November 1992, pp. 234-238.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Institution Credit
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Abstract

This Regulation implements Decree-Law No. 33/92 of 16 April 1992 which creates the INDP as an indirect administration organ under the jurisdiction of the Fisheries Secretariat. The constitution defines its responsibilities, competencies, organization and activities and is divided into 6 chapters. Chapter I concerns competencies, duties and research purposes of the INDP in the field of fisheries resources. The main purpose of the INDP is the development of fishing techniques in order to achieve a better exploitation of fisheries resources. Chapter II describes the structure by listing composition and duties of each administrative local council. The Credit and Trade Services Direction is responsible for: the granting of credit to ship owners and to fishermen; sale of fisheries products and fish processing (art. 11). The Fisheries Technology Department is responsible for assisting fishing operators, by studying and improving fishing techniques and fish processiing (arts. 12 and 13). Chapter III regulates matters related to financial management, taxes, etc. Chapter V concerns monitoring implementation of the Regulation. Chapter VI contains final and transitional provisions.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Decree-Law No. 33/92 revoking certain national agricultural and fisheries institutes and creating other national institutes, regulated by the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 1992

Keyword: Institution, Agricultural development, Agro-forestry, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree-Law No. 67/97 approving the new Statute of the National Institute of Fisheries Development (INDP

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 1997

Keyword: Institution, Marine fisheries, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX