Policies / Policies from 1996

Policies from 1996

Policies with publication year 1996.

Water Resources Commission Act

Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources

Ghana1996UtilitiesOther

The Act first establishes the Water Resource Commission, its composition and functions. It also lists regulations for the use of water resources.

Pesticides Control and Management Act

Ministry of Food and Agriculture

Ghana1996Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentOther

Contains rules associated with the sale and distribution of pesticides not registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and exceptions to those rules. In addition, the Act contains the criteria for approval and registration of documents.

National Disaster Management Organization Act

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning

Ghana1996Humanitarian AffairsOther

The act establishes the National Disaster Management Organization with the function to manage disaster areas and emergencies, as well as rehabilitation of persons affected. It is also responsible for developing disaster management plans to effectively mitigate consequences of disasters.

Forestry Development Master Plan (1996-2020)

Ministry of Lands

Ghana1996Forestry And WildlifeOther

The biodiversity of Ghanaian forests is threatened by pressures related to human activities and natural phenomena. This reduces the impact of forests on the country's socio-economic development and environmental maintenance. The development master plan seeks to manage Ghana's forest and wildlife resources sustainably, promote forest-based industries, and promote technology and research-driven management efforts, among others.

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Act

Ministry of Environment, Science Technology and Innovation

Ghana1996EducationOther

The Act sees to the establishment of the Scientific and Industrial Research Council. Its core functions include: taking charge of implementing government policies and plans on scientific research and development, advisory services on scientific advancements important to the country, and coordinating all scientific research in the country, for efficient use of resources.

Sowa Township Authority (General) Bye-Laws

Ministry of Lands, and Housing

Botswana1996Democracy And GovernanceOther

These bye-laws make provision for the keeping and control of livestock, cleaning and sanitation of the environment, street numbering, fire control measures and guidelines for business premises

National Policy on Disaster Management

Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism

Botswana1996Environment And Climate ChangeOther

This policy establishes optimum systems for dealing with disasters other than drought/famine in Botswana. The policy relates to the following; floods, veld fires, pest infestations, epidemics, animal disease, severe weather (including hailstorms and lightning strikes), refugee influxes, transport accidents, industrial explosion, urban fires, industrial pollution and chemical spillage.

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