Irrigation Act 2001 (No. 16 of 2001). Chapter 72:04. País/Territorio Malawi Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2001 (2017) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to make provision for the sustainable development and management of irrigation, protection of the environment from irrigation related degradations, establishment of the National Irrigation Board and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Materia Agricultura y desarrollo rural, Agua Palabra clave Irrigación Legislación básica Institución Fondo especial Subvención/incentivo Contrato/acuerdo Política/planificación Participación pública Área geográphica Africa, Africa Oriental, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral, Países menos desarrollados Entry into force notes Commenced on 31 January 2002. Resumen This Act provides with respect to irrigation in Malawi and related matters. The Act consists of 55 sections, which are divided into 10 Parts: Preliminary provisions (I); National irrigation policy and development strategy (II); Establishment of the Malawi Irrigation Board (III); Functions and powers of the Board (IV); The Secretariat of the Board (V); Irrigation fund (VI); Local community participation (VII); Registration of irrigation consultants (VIII); Offences and penalties (IX); Miscellaneous provisions (X). Texto completo Inglés Página web www.cepa.org