Research Act [Chapter 10:22]. Country/Territory Zimbabwe Document type Legislation Date 1986 (2001) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish the Research Council of Zimbabwe and to confer on the Council functions and powers relating to the promotion, direction, supervision and co-ordination of research; to provide for the establishment of research councils and research institutes and for the control of such research councils and research institutes by the Council; to provide for the control of research conducted by bodies or persons in terms of any Act; to provide for the registration of foreign researchers; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Institution Research Hazards Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations Abstract This Act establishes the Research Council of Zimbabwe as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers, provides with respect to its administration and operations and makes provision with respect to the control and promotion of research in Zimbabwe. Full text English Website www.parlzim.gov.zw