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33375-012: Legal and Institutional Strengthening of Environmental Management
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The main purpose of the TA is to assist the Government in developing an integrated system of regulations, by-laws, and laws that together will provide the institutional mechanisms for the effective and coordinated implementation of the Environment Act (2003). The focus is on the formulation of appropriate regulations and by-laws to facilitate compliance and enforcement, and the review of legislation that may now require amendment as a result of the enactment of the Act. Key activities include (i... Read More
| Country |
Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 33375-012 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Technical Assistance |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Number |
TA No. 4273 |
| Approval Date | 18 Dec 2003 |
| Geographical Location | Throughout the Cook Islands |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Agriculture and natural resources / Land-Based Natural Resources Management |
| Thematic Classification | Environmental sustainability |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Edy Brotoisworo
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Responsible ADB Department
Pacific Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Pacific Operations Division
Executing Agencies
National Environment Service
Vaitoti Tupa, Director
Crown Law Office
Janet Maki, Solicitor General
PDS Creation Date
14 Dec 2005
Last PDS Update
08 Aug 2007