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Uganda (149) > Specific categories of workers (17)
Name: |
Agricultural and Livestock Development Fund Act 1976 (Cap. 233). |
Country: |
Uganda |
Subject(s): |
Agriculture workers |
Type of legislation: |
Law, Act |
Adopted on: |
1976-03-26 |
Entry into force: |
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ISN: |
UGA-1976-L-88140 |
Link: |
https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=88140&p_lang=en |
Bibliography: |
Legislation on-line FAOLEX (Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations) PDF of Law in English (consulted on 2011-10-17)
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Abstract/Citation: |
This Act establishes the Agricultural and Livestock Development Fund as a body corporate and provides with respect to is powers and functions and its administration and organization. The Fund shall promote and develop the agricultural and livestock industries in Uganda by advancing loans to farmers or guaranteeing credits given to farmers. It may also, among other things: make recommendations to appropriate authorities relevant to the functions of the Fund; assist farmers and ensure that their activities are carried out on sound agricultural practices; and give advice to farmers in respect of financial administration. |