This Ministerial Order, composed of 6 articles, requires that the 20% of any tax or fees collected from the use of forest and wildlife resources shall revert to the local communities living in the area where such resources are being used. The Ministerial Order foresees the institution of special Management Committees composed by representatives of both local communities and public authorities. Moreover, it requires the establishment of a Registry of the beneficiary local communities. Finally, it rules on the detailed procedures for collecting and distributing the funds through a dedicated Bank account.
موزامبيق · 2005-05-04