Regulation No. 124/92 approving the constitution of the National Institute of Rural Engineering and Forests (INERF 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. 238-241. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Forestry Keyword Agricultural development Research Institution Monitoring 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 INERF as an indirect administration organ under the jurisdiction of the Ministerial Agricultural 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 INERF in the field of forestry resources. The main purpose of INERF is the development of rural techniques for a better exploitation of agricultural resources. It promotes and develops the planning and implementation of projects in rural development and soil conservation. If considered necessary, INERF may conclude agreements with national, foreign, or international entities. Chapter II describes the structure, by listing composition and duties of each local administrative council. Chapter III regulates matters related to financial management, taxes, etc. Chapter V concerns monitoring implementation of this Regulation. Chapter VI contains final and transitional provisions. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements 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Institution, Agricultural development, Agro-forestry, Forest management/forest conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree-Law No. 7/2013 transforming the National Institute of Rural Engineering and Forests (INERF) in a National Society of Rural Engineering and Forests (SONERF, E.P.E.). Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2013 Keyword: Institution, Agricultural development, Research, Basin/catchment/watershed, Desertification, Hazards, Monitoring, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Afforestation/reforestation, Waterworks, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX