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Regulation No. 126/92 approving the constitution of the National Institute of Water Resources Management (INGRH "Instituto Nacional de Gestão dos Recursos Hídricos").

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. 244-247.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Institution Research Freshwater resources management
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 INGRH as an indirect administration organism under the jurisdiction of the ministerial Agricultural Secretariat. The constitution describes its responsibilities, competencies, organization and activities and is divided into 6 chapters. Chapter I concerns competencies, obligations and research purposes of INGRH in the field of water resources management, including the diffusion of new techniques which respect the natural environment of Cape Verde. INGRH is competent for giving technical assistance to the National Council of Water (CNAG Conselho Nacional das Aguas) by planning legislation for water resources management, and is also responsible for the coordination between other entities under the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture (MPAAR "Ministério das Pescas, Agricultura e Animação Rural"). If considered necessary, INGRH may make agreements for cooperation with national, foreign or international entities or associations. Chapter II deals with structure by listing composition and duties of each local administrative council. Chapter III regulates matters related to financial management, taxes, etc. Chapter V concerns the monitoring of implementation of this Regulation. Chapter VI contains final and transitional provisions.

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Decree No. 1/2002 on the National Institute for Water Resources Management - INGRH.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2002

Keyword: Institution, Research, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Water abstraction, Water charges, Water quality standards, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX