Rufiji Basin Development Authority Act (No. 5 of 1975). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania Document type Legislation Date 1975 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish Rufiji Basin Development Authority, to provide for the functions and powers of the Authority and for related matters. Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Institution Water supply Freshwater pollution Sustainable development Pollution control Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Basin Rufiji river Abstract This Act establishes the Rufiji Basin Development Authority as a body corporate and provides rules relative to its management and administration. It also defines the Rufiji Basin Development Area. Functions of the Authority include, among other things- (a) to generate electricity by means of hydro-electric works and to supply electricity so generated; (b) to undertake measures for flood control; (c) to promote and regulate industrial activities within the Development Area; (d) to promote and regulate agricultural activities within the Development Area; (e) to promote and regulate the development of forestry within the Development Area and to take measures to ensure the prevention or minimisation of soil erosion; (f) to promote and regulate fishing industry in the rivers, lakes and dams within the Development Area; (g) to promote and regulate public inland water and road transport systems within the Development Area; (h) to promote tourism within the Development Area and to provide for or encourage the provision of facilities necessary or expedient for the promotion of tourism. The Authority may, with the consent of the Minister make by-laws for various purposes. Full text English Website www.kilimo.go.tz