Act No. 106 on the Icelandic Regional Development Institute. País/Territorio Islandia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1999 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agricultura y desarrollo rural, General Palabra clave Gobernanza Institución Empleo rural Área geográphica Ártico, Islas del Océano Atlántico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional Entry into force notes This Act came into force on 1 January 2000. Resumen The present Act regulates the Icelandic Regional Development Institute, an independent state-owned agency falling under the authority of Minister of Transport and Local Government. It is divided in three sections: I. Functions and Administrative Structure; II. Operations; and III. Miscellaneous Provisions. The Institute's functions are to promote rural settlement and economic activity, with special emphasis on the creation of equal opportunities for all inhabitants to employment and habitation. It contributes to the preparation, organisation and financing of projects and the provision of loans with the aim of fostering regional settlement, promoting employment and supporting innovation in business and industry. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.byggdastofnun.is Referencias - Legislación Implementado por Regulation no. 347 on the Icelandic Regional Development Institute. Legislación | Islandia | 2020 Palabra clave: Gobernanza, Institución, Empleo rural Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX