Zanzibar Food Security and Nutrition Act, 2011 (Act No. 5 of 2011)

THE ZANZIBAR FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION ACT ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS SECTIONS TITLE PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS I. Short title and Commencement. 2. Responsible Ministries. 3. Applications. 4. lnterpretution PART 1\ ADMINISTRATION AND INTlTllTIONALSTRlJCTliRE 5. Fstahlishrnent and composition ofthe Couneil h. 1\1\\/l-'r:-; and function» of the Council. 7. Meeting and quorum orlhc Council. X. Secretariat of the Council. l) Func nons or the Secretarial. 10. c."iwblishlllC'1ll and composition of the Steering Cornruitucc. In, Estahlishment and composition ofthe Steering Commuuee. II, Powers and functions of the Steering Committee. 12, Meeting and quorum. 13. Establishment of Department. 14. Functions of the Department. 15. Director. 16. Powers and functions of the Director. 17. District Management Committee and its composition. 18. Funct ions of District Management Committee. 14. Preparing and implementing Food Security and Nutrition Work Piau PART III RIGHTTOFOOI> 20. Obligations otthe Government on right to food. 21. Role of head ofthe household. 22. Role ofkey Ministry. 23. Offences and penalties. 24. l-alsc information and obstruct officer to exercise his duty. I'ART IV ESTABLISHMENT OF ZANZIHAR FOOl} RESERVE 25. l-stablishment of ZanLibar Fond Reserve. 26. r\1od lusccurity and Vulncrubiluv lntormntion Mn~ping.Svstem. II PART V FINANCIAL MATTERS '27. Funding ofthe work plans for Zanzibar Food Reserve. 28. Funding of the Zanzibar Food Reserve. 29. Planning and budgeting. 30. Accounting flow and disbursement. PART VI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS .) I. Powers to make regulations. 32, Repeal and saving. 33. Inconsistence with other legislations. III Short iiilc and C\JIHmI,;!IKl."I11Clll. Responsible Ministrie-, ACT NO.5 OF 2011 I ASSENT ~ .; \ DR ALI MOHAMED SHEIN I PRESIDENT OF ZANZIBAR AND CHAIRMAN OFTHE REVOLUTIONARY COIJNCIL 64'.V"11= AN ACTTO IU:PEALTHE NATIONALI'ROGRAMME FOJ{ FOODSELFSUFf'ICIENCY ACT NO.3 OF 19!18ANnTO f:NACT THE ZANZIBAR FOOD SECURITY ANn Nl)'J"lUnON ACT AND OTln:R MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH ANn INcmENTALTHERETO ENACTED by the House or Representatives or Zanzibar PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS 1. This Act may be cited as the Zanzibar Food Security and Nutrition Act. 21111 and shall come into operation immediately upon being assented to by the Presidcn; 2.( I) The Act shall. where not specified other" ise be implcmcrucd b) all kc'\ Ministries prescribed in the tirst Schedule 10 this Act, and the Ministry responsible tor Agriculture shall have the leading role in the udminisirarion olIood Security .md Nutrition. (2) The Minister may, by notice published in the Ollieial Gazette, add to or aitcr trom the list a name ufany Ministry mentioned ill the tirst SChedule utthis Act. Applications. hucrpretai jUII, 3.( I) ThisAct shall apply to all Zanzibar residents. relevant government and nun government institutions. (2) This Act shall govern all issues related to for-d availahility. li",tI acccssibilitv. lood utilisation anti food stability and the realisuion ol'thc right i,» adequate lood. 4. In this Act unless the context requires otherwise> "Civil Societies" means any society as defined )(1 the: S\)",;;d1l..'s A({ N\,. (, or Il)95: "Council" means the National Food Security and N, :tritic.; 1 t 'ounc: l L':-it~ihli~;hed under section 5( I )of this Act: "Director" means the Director appointed unc'cr II:: prm,j,'i,w3 elL""ta::: ! )tllurthis Act. "District" means the Districtas may be established by the- I'r,:sil!~ntl .ndcrth,- provisons ofsection 2A ofthe Constitution olZanzibarol 198 ~: "Department' n1C,UlS the Food Security ant! Nutri: i~l(l Dl,.,'P':11~1~en! cS~Jh!is!ll'd under section 13(1) olthis Act: "Focal person" means a person appointed for .sucit Pl:l1)(~~': under section 1.,( ,) (11· this Act: "Food't means culturallyuccepted solid. liquidaod semi liqlliJ n:'t"1"I:I:1\'r,; ,u~d dril1kinl; water and everything that originates from biolugic.ll' sources ;:lnJwater, whcther" processed or nolo which is designated a,~~ ail ccJihh-:- U~' be\'~r~lgL' !or human consumption, including food additive matcriul. t.uxt l';.\\V :ni~t'~'ri~ll ~U1d l,thL'rmat('rial~, used in the process of preparation. process il~~l and 0:' !~~~~ :~·.~\~':;tl~ 1,.lr~jJl edible or beverage: "lood accessibility" means physical and economic \:l>,.:e,,:-: h;' indi-.. i, kl:~b: l.l!· :llnts~'l ...-dd-, to rood through production or purchase: "Food aid" means t'()OU provided in the fon-11l~j';,ls:,ist:~~il'L' hI pcr.;pn ;~L"~lld(,~d u-, vulnerable under this Act: "Food j.l\'i.\ilability"ll1e;.ms the availubiluy ol'kll)J S\ll'~)lied b:.' nil';:tIL~ orl~u:n .... ..,,-iL production. net lood imports, food assishifll..:t' H(~d 1'1\)1 u It)l,)d reserve»: "Food insecurity" means the lack ofphysical and economic access to sufficient. sale and nutritious food to meet dietary needs and cultural [clod preferences lor an active and healthy live; "Food security" meum a situation when ail people, at all times. haw physical 'UlU economic access to sufficient, sale and nutri tious ll10J tha: meets their Ji.:t;.u:. needs and cultural lood preferences JlH- an ucti ve and healthy lite: ..Food stabi lity III cam that both rood ava ilabil ity and acccssihili:y at al II irnc: ,,,,' in stable manner: "Food utilisation"means utilisation b:, the body nr;n~t:steJ Il}()ds which IS parll: determined by the individual's health conditions and cultural rood preferences: "GoWl11l11enC means the Revolutionary Government "fZarvjh,u'; "Key Ministry" means the Ministry responsible fill' the implementation and monitoring of food security und nutrition rclurcd acti,il.il.:~; ~IS pru\ illl...t! 1lIh.!....! the first Schedule to this Act: "Malnutrition" lnCtU1S a condition that marks \.1 !lHlJ intakc ihat consistcmlv lal.:I-.::-. the necessary dietary energy, protein or rnicronutricnts. or a health status tha: negatively affects the absorption by the body of energy. protein aud micronutriems: "Minimum amount oftood' means theamount oft,)()( I .vquired to meet the minimum nutritional needs ofan individual, according I" age, sex and heal: h statu: based on the rccornmendations by the World Health Orgun isat ior, ufthL' I nitcd Nations; "Ministry" means the M inistry responsible lor administration otlcod SL'L'lll"ity ,mel Nutrition, other than key Ministries pruv idccl under the Fi.-,;t Schedule III this Act; "Minister" nlCaI1S the M inistcr responsible tor adnunistration ,1f!'l)od S,-,\.'ufity alld Nutrition. other than Ministers ofkey Ministries provided under the lir« Schedule to 1his Act: "Nutriuon" means the process uf food utilisat ion b.\ the hnJ~ f(lj' ~r~l\\ th. development und health: 3 "N utriuon security" means a situation where a person enjoys at all tiIlles an optimal nutrition condition relative to age. sex and physiological characteristics. which covcrs dietary energy. protein. mineral and vitamin requirements: "Officer" means qualified officer with technical expertise or skills necessary 10 be able to make decision and technical recommendation on foo.l security and nutrition iSSLIl.'s relative 10 his ministry responsibilities: "Person" means any individual whether acting in u public or private capacity. a gruupuJ indiv iduals. a community. a legal person. a g.O\'CnlI1H..-nt instituti on or govcnuucnt corporate body: "Policy" means the Zanzibar Food Security and Nutrition Policy: "President" means the President ofZanzibarand Chairman ofthe Revolutionarv Council: "Principal Secretary" means Principal Secretary Ior the ivhnislry responsible for administration of Food Security ami Nutrition: "Progranunc" means the Zanzibar Food Security and Nutrition l)rog.r~~ll1mc: "Public authority"means a Ministry, department. parastatal, agclll'). local govcnllncct or public officer in which or in whom any law in force ill Zm v.ibar vests functions of control or management ofmailers related to food security and nutrition: "Right to food' means the human right ore-very chi (d. woman and man t(1 hi.l \ 'c ace....ss ill adequate food, and includes having regular access at all times to sufficient. sate, nutritious. and culturally acceptable food, either through 0\\ n production. b, means of market purchases or by means 0 r100<1 aid in si tuati on where people arc unable to feed themselves as a result ofconsequences beyond their capacity: "Second Vice President" means Second Vice President ofl.<.ln/.ihar appointed under section 39(2) of the Constitution otZanzibar.I '184: "Sectoral Ministers" means the Ministers responsible for key M mistrics Iisted in the liN schedule to this Act: "Steering Committee" 111CanS the Inter-Sectoral Steering Committee established under section I() of this Act: 4 Establishment and composition of the Council. Powers and functions of ihe Council. "Vulnerable" means a person or groups ofpeople with limited or no capacity to safeguard their access to food when confronted with minimal risks: "Vulnerability to food and nutrition insecurity" means the presence ot'Iactors thai place people at risk ofbecoming food insecure andlor malnourished. including factors that affect people's capacity to deal with. or resist the negative impact of risk factors on their access to adequate food and on their nutritional statu". PART II ADMINISTRATION AND INTlTliTlONALSTRlJCTlJRE 5.( I) 'there is hereby established the National Food Security and Nutrition Council which shall be the highest decision making body, (2) The Council shall consist ofthe following members: (a) Second Vice President. who shall he the Chairperson: (b Minister responsible for Food Security: (c) Sectoral Ministers as prescribed in the first schedule or this Act: (d) Regional Commissioners: and (e) two representatives of the Steering Committee as proposed bv the Committee: (3) The Principal Secretary shall be the Secretary to the Council. 6.( I) '111e Council shall be responsible for overseeing the implementation ol'hlod Security and Nutrition Policy and Progamrne to achieve the stated goals, (2) In the implementation of its responsibilities. the Council shall perform the following functions: (a) ensure availability and equitable distribution ofresourccs for etlectiv c implementation "flood security and nutrition policy and programme: (b) monitor progressive realisation of right to food as specified in this Act: (c) guide the Steering Committee OIl the best ways otauaining the object ofthis Act: 5 Meetingand quorum of the Council. Secretariat of the Council. Functions of the Secretariat. Establishment and composition of the Steering Com m itttee. (d) ensure accountability ofkey Ministries in implementation ofthis Act; and (e) decide on behalfofthe Government a crisis situation waranting Zanzibar Food Reserve release, and to what level thereof. 7.(1) The Council shall meet at least twice a year at such times and places as the Chairperson may determine, (2) The Chairperson may COnvene an extraord inary meeting ofthe Council when deemed necessary. (3) Halfofthe members of the Council shall form a quorum at any meeting of the Council. . 8. TI,e Food Security and Nutrition Department shall serve as the Secretariat of the Council and shall be headed by the Principal Secretary. 9. The Secretariat shall: (a) oversee and coordinate the implementation of the decisions of the Council; (b) recommend and offer advice on the actions need 10 be taken by the Council; (c) make arrangements for periodical evaluation ofthe Pol icy and programmes implementation in relation to the functions ofthe Council; (d) on behalfofthe Council, establish and maintain relationships with international, national and local institutions that have the responsibility for addressing food security and nutrition matters; and (e) do such other things as may be necessary for the CUT) iug out of the lime tious ofthe Council. 10. There is hereby established a Steering Committee which shall consist oflhc following membcrs: (a) Principal Secretary as a Chairperson; (b) Principal Secretaries ofall key Ministries; (c) reprcsentati ve from Zanzibar National Chamber ofCommerce. Industry .tnd i\~ricll!tl.lrc: Powers and tuncuons Dr the Stevring Committee. Meeting and quorum. (<I) representative of Non-Government Organizations in Zanzibar dealing with Fond Security and Nutrition intervention: W1U (c) the Director ofthe Department as a Secretary. 11.( I) The Steering Committee shall be an advisory body to the Council and the Department. (2) The functions ofthe Steering Conuuiuee shall be lO: (a) safeguard effective communication and policy coordination: (b) guide. direct. approve and supervise activities ofthe Council as pro\ idcd tor by the provisions ofthis Act: (c I provide guidance ou the implementation orthe Policy according to defined priorities and implementation strategies and on developing kl..'~ foou security and nutrition strategies: (d) advice the Council and provide expert opinion on matters related with and incidental to the implementation ofthe policy •.md progr:'Ulll11l': (c) approve food security undnutrition annual work plans and budget proposals trom key Ministries. (0 promote efficient allocation WlU utilization olrcsourccs fix the achiev emcnt olpolicy goals and targets and provide guidance on resource mobihzaiion; (g) monitor the implcrucntatiun ofthe /.anzibar Food Sccurit\ and Nutritiun Policy and Programme and make adjustments itnccessary: (h) make recommendations on future prospect ofIuod security ~-U1d nutrition interventions. and idcruify areas that need special attention; (i) prepare agenda lor the meetings "I' the Council: and (i) invite any person on ..Ul ad-hoc basis ttl assist it in currying out ib tuncuons 12.( I) The Steering Committee shall meet quarterly a yearat a place and tim" determined by the Chairperson, 7 Establish ment of Departlllcm. (2) The Chairperson may convene an extraordinary meeting of the Steering ('OOlI11iueC' when deemed necessary. (3) I lal f of the members of'the Steering Comrniuee shall form a quorum at any meeting of'the Steering Committee. (-I) Decisions of the Steering Committee shall be made by a majority members present; and in case ofan equality ofvotes. the Chairperson has a casting vote. (5) The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Committee. ((,) In the absence of the Chairperson. the members present at that meeting shall elect a person from among themselves to preside the meeting. (7) The Steering Committee may invite any resource person to attend any 0 lits meetings as an adviser; except that the invited person simi I have no right to vote on any matter coming up 1,,1' decision at a meeting otthe Committee. (S) TIll: Steering Committee may establish Task Forces to assist it in the performance of its functions. and such Task Forces may include persons who arc not necessarilv a member ofthe Steering Committee, 13.( I) There is hereby established within the Ministry, a Department to be known as the Food Security and Nutrition Department. (2) The Department shall consist 01' (a) the Director who shall be responsible tor day-to-day coordin.uion of the Depanment activities: and (b) other supporting staffs as determined by the Director. (3) TIll: Department shall have a local person frorn each key Ministry and District who shall be appointed by Principal Secretary ofkey Ministry and District Commissioner respccti velv. (4) lhc focal person shall be responsible for Iacil itating and supervising I,)od security and nutrition acti vities within theirkey sectorand District. I·unctions llf the I)cpartmem 14.( I) '111<:: Department shall have the following functions> (a) coordinate towards implemcntauon offood securityand nutrition interventions and policies through various bodies or organizations; (h) compile and review food security and nutrition \I ork plans and subsequent budget proposals. and provide technical recommendations to the Steering Committee to ensure that food security and nutrition issues as highlighted in the policies arc mainstreamed into all key Ministries' budget plans: (C) monitor the food security and nutrition situation and evaluate progress with the implementation oI'the food security policy and programmesand advise the Steering Committee accordingly on technical issues related tl' implcrnentution ofditfercnt Govcmmcnt approved prognunrncs ou lood security: (d) collaborate with other stakeholders in the mnnagcmcnt otthc ZClll/it-ar Food Reserve established under section 2S( I ) of this Act. ;\s directed bv the Council: (c) initiate. undertake and participate in the collection, preparation, production anddissemination ufdata and information (In lood security «nd nutrition: (I) liaise with the district level technical teams in coordinating and monitoring district level implementation olthc Policy and Programme: (g) taciliuue capacitybuilding activities at various lcvvls olimplcrncntation to promote understanding and adherence tu right 10 t"lld principles: (h) serve as a Secretarial to the Council: and (i) perform uny other duties as the Steering C omrniucv or the Minister mu~ direct. (2) the Dcparuncnt l1la: \..·Ilgag~or cooperate \\ ith any PC'l"S\ in or persons cnahl ing it to fuciliuue the effective discharge utits functions. Director. PO\\ crs and functions of the Director. Ilistric( Management Committee and its composnion. 15.( I ) There shall be a Director who shall be appointed by the President upon such terms and conditions as shall be specified in the instrument ofappointment. (2) The Director shall be a person ofdistinguished personality with qualifications and experience in agriculture. food security and nutrition matters. 16.( I) The Director shall be a ChiefExecutive Officer otthc Department and shall he responsible 101': (a) management ofday-to-day activities subject to the directions of the Steering Committee. as the case may be: (b) serve as a Secretary to the Steering Committee: (c) cause to be kept and maintained in the Department records showing: (i) the location of food storage centers or zones in Zanzibar under its ownership or custody: (ii) all statistical data concerning food security and nutrition situation. weather and other early warning facilities: and (iii) any other documents or data which may help to laciluatc the functions ofthe Department. (2) For effective performance of its functions undcr this Act. the Director may require in writing any department. organization, authority or body ofpersons. to furnish thc Department with such information required lor the purpose offood security planning and operations as the Director. the Steering Committee or the Council may deem necessary. 17.( 1) There shall be a District Management Committee which shall have power to support food security and nutrition activities at District and Shchia levels. (2) The District Management Committee shall consist ofthe following members: (a) District Commissioner who shall be a Chairperson: (b) District Planning Officer: (c) District Agricultural Officer; (d) District Livestock Officer; 10 lunct inns or I )istril..'{ :\tanagcmcill Corum iuee. (I) District Health Ollicer: (g) District Social Welfare Oflicer: (h) District Women and Youth Development Officer: (i) District Education Officer: (j) Representative from fanner association: (k ) Representative li'OI11 Civil Societies: (I) Representative Irorn private sector: (m) Representative lrom Local Government: and (n) District Administrative Officer who shall be a Secretary. 18.(I )'1 he District Management Committee shall have responsibilityof'superx ising food security and nutrition activities at district and shchia levels. (2) Subject to the provision 01' subsection ( I ) or this section. ihe District Management Conuniuce shall in particular perform the following 11Il1etilllls: (a) 10 suppon the identification ofIood security and nutrition issues which are relevant in the district and their adequate integration into district development plans: (b) to pro vide technical guidance tor the implcmcntatiou of the 1'0Ii,') and Prouranunc at district and shchiu levels, including to the development or work plans and budgets: (c) III ensure the proper identification oreligible programme to the beneficiaries, and the correct application olcligibility criteria: (d) III idcutify capacity building needs at district and shehia levels, .md participate in appropriate training activities: (c) to guide and supervise ci vi I societies and organisations contructed to provide food security ::UlJ nutrition related services: II Preparing nne! implemcmmg rood Securitv and Nutrition \Vork Plan Obligations llf the Government on righllO Iood. (I) to prepare monitoring and evaluation reports regarding the implementation offood security and nutrition interventions and their impacts: and (g) to report to the Ministry responsible for Regional Administration through its regional offices and submit copies of the reports to the Department. (3) The District Management Committee may establish Task Force to assist it in the performance of its functions. and that may include persons other than its members. (4) The District Management Committee shall appoint sub-committees at shchia level to assist in the carrying out ofits functions under thisAct: and may delegate to a sub committee such functions as it may consider lit. 19.( I) Each key Ministry shall be responsible tor preparing and implementing its Food Security and Nutrition Work Plan. (2) Each key Ministryshall make necessary financial and technical arrungcmcnts to ensure that food security and nutrition work plans are financed \I ithin government financing system. (3) Such arrangements shall includc. (a) initiating an itemised budget within a budgeting framework for financing food security and nutrition interventions as per work plans: (b) appointing a focal person to facilitate the implcrncntation of'tood security and nutrition work plans, and liase with the Department in maintaining inter sectoral coordination. I)ART III RIGHTTO FOOD 20.( I j The Government has the obligation to facilitate accessibility ofright to food to every person through maintaining the right to have continuous access to the resources that xvi II enable SO!lK'Ol1e to produce. earn or purchase enough food not on'y prevent hunger. but also to ensure health and well-being. 12 Role ofhead Oflhc household. Role of key Ministry. (2) The right to food shall be enjoyed without discrimination. exclusion or restriction on the basis ofgender. age. race. ethnic origin. tribe, religion. social or economic standing. political or other affiliations, property. disability or any other status. (3) For the enjoyment ofthe right to food. the Government shall ensure: (a) it respects tor the right to food by all actors while refraining from actions that undermine access to adequate. safe. nutritious and culturally accepted food; (b) the availability. accessibility and stability otadequatc and nutritious food by all people in Zanzibar by making provisions for sufficient access to productive resources and support. while maintaining an enabling environment in which households and individuals may attain and maintain food security and good nutrition through their-own efforts: (c) it provides and maintains ofsustainable food systems and tile protection ofthc right to food from encroachment by any public authority or an) person: and (d) it provides opponuni ties lor people to develop their understanding. ski lis and capacity necessary lor achieving equitable and eflcctivc participation in the formulation and implementation of any service or programme interventions towards food and nutrition security, (4) Where a person identified as vulnerable under this Act and suffers or is at risk o lsuffcring Ir0111 inadequate access to food or malnutrition. the Government shall provide that person with a minimum amount otloud. (5) The Minister may make regulations on criteria lor identification ofvulnerable person lor effective implementation ofthis Act. 21. The role of each key Ministry is specified m the second Schedule of this Act. 22. The role or head of the household in securing safe, nutritious and adequate lood shall be to: (a) provide food lor all members of the household: and (b) en gag." in gainful work to obtain adequate food tor all household members through efforts that respect human dignity and the rule of law. 13 Offences and penalties. lulsc iufor mat ion and obstruct officer to exercise his duty. l.siablishrncnt \lfZan;:ibur Fond Reserve. l-ood lnsccuruy and Vulnerubility Information Mapping System. 23. A person or officer who contravenes any provision ofsections 20.21 and 22 of this Act is gui lty ofan offence and upon conviction shall be liable to a line ofnot less than Tanzanian Shilling five hundred thousand (TShs.500.000/~)or imprisonment for a term not less than three months or both such tine and imprisonment. 24. Any person who without authority under this Act: (a) knowrmgly makes a false or incorrect statement that impedes the implementation offood security and nutrition activities: (b) affects the enjoyment of the right to IClOd: (c) hinders or obstructs the food security and nutrition officer in exercising his duty commits an offence, and upon conviction shall be liable to a line of not less than Tanzanian Shilling live hundred thousand (TShs.500.00o.··) or imprisonment tor a term not less than three months or both such fine and imprisonment. PART IV ESTABLISHMENT OF ZANZIBAR FOOD RESERVE 25.( I ) There is hereby established the Zanzibar lood Reserve to be administered I" the Department. (2) The purpose of the Zanzibar Food Reserve shall be to: (a) ensure a reliable supply ottood in Zanzibar: (b) meet local shortfalls in the supply offood: (c) meet any other food emergencies caused by drought or floods. or b\ any other natural disaster, as may be determined hy the Council: and (el) solve problems relating to the supply of toud ill Zanzibar 26.( I ) The Council shall in consultation with the Ministry and the Ministry responsible I,,, Disaster Management establish Food Insecurity and Vulnerability lnlonnation Mapping 14 Funding of the work plans for Zanzibar Food Reserve. lunding of ihe /anzihar Food Rcscrvc System to provide the information to galvanise and strengthen the capacity to respond to rood emergency and rood aids" (2) Subject to subsection (1) of this section, the Food Insecurity and Vulnerability Information Mapping System shall be fulfilled by> (a) supporting the development ofdisaster management plans and implementing organs: (b) establishing an early warning system: (c) establishing risk management and vulnerability mapping systems: (d) establishing and coordinating sectors specific roles and mandates related to vulnerability and emergency response: (c) undertaking food security and nutrition baseline and impact assessment at all levels ofgo verna nee to guid" vulnerabilitv and emergency response. PART V FINANCIAL MATTERS 27. The funds to implement tood security and nutrition work plans and related activities shall consist 01' (a) all funds approved by the l lousc ofRepresentntivcs in the annual budget estimates: (b) grants approved by the Government: (c) "II funds which shall be granted. generated or acquired by the Department in accordance with provisions of this Act tor the execution of'lunctions of the Department. 28. The funds and resources to manage the Zanzibar Food Reserve shall be: derived frorrr (a) any money from government subvention; (b) monies from sales otfood reserves: and 15 Planning and budgeting. Accounting flow and disburse.. ment. (c) allYmoney or resources made by way ofdonations. loan or grant made within and outside Zanzibar. 29.( I) For the purpose ofthis Act the Government financial year and principles shall be adopted for budgeting of food security and nutrition related activities. (2) Upon the approval offood security and nutrition work plans and budgets otthc key Ministries by the Steering Committee. each key Ministry shall be required to submit its annual budget according to the existing government procedures. (3) Ministry responsible for Regional Administration shall be required to submit Districts' food security and nutrition work plans according to the existing government procedures. (4) 111e Department shall only manage funds intended for national coordination and implementation of food security and nutrition related issues designated to the Ministrv responsible forAgriculture. and other key Ministries shall be accountable for tunds disbursed directly to them. 30. The flow offunds and financial control system for the lood security and nutrition activities shall have the following arrangements (a) lor shehia level activities that arc part ol'thc mandate ofthe Ministry responsible lor Agriculture. funds shall be disbursed by the Departmcnt directly to the communities which shall have the control offunds under the guidance of the Department and the District Management Committee: (b) Funds for capacity building at district level shall be forwarded lrom the Department to the district and the District Accounting Officer shall be responsible for management olsuch funds: (c) the respective line Ministries and districts shall be responsible lor supervision and control offunds intended for implementation offood security and nutrition related interventions in their respective institutions. 16 Powers W make regulations, Repeal and saving. lncons isrenee with other legislations. PART VI MISCELLANEOllS PROVISIONS 31.( 1) The Minister may make regulations tor the effective implementation of this Act. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing. the Minister Inay: (a) prescribe eligibility. criteria and procedures for timely deliver, of food assistance: (b) prescribe procedures lor managerncnt and control of the Zanzibar Food Reserve: and (c) provide adequate monitoring mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability under this Act 32.( 1) 'Ibe Implementation ofNational Programme Il,r Food SellSufficiency Act No.3 of 1988 is hereby repealed. (2) Notwithstanding the repeal of the provisions oflmplcrncniation of National Programme for Food Selt'Suflicicncy Act. 1988. all acts. measures and activities under taken under the repealed Act shall have the same effects under this Act. 33. Where the provisions ofthis Act are in conflict or otherwise inconsistent with a provision ofany other written law relating to tood security and nutrition. the' provisions ofthis Act shall prevail to the extent 0 f'such inconsistency. 17 FIRST SCHEOllLE KEY MINiSTRIES IUnder section 5 (2) (cll (i) MinistrYresponsible for Livestock; (ii) Ministry responsible for Fisheries: (iii) Ministry responsible forTrade: (iv) Ministry responsible for Social Welfare. Youth. Women and Chi ldren Development: (v) Ministry responsi ble lor Regional Administration: (vi) Ministry responsible for Health; (vii) Ministry Responsible lor Disaster Management: (viii) Ministry responsible for Water; (ix) Ministry responsible for Land; (x ) Ministry responsible lor Finance; (xi) Ministry responsible lor Environment; (xi) Ministry responsible for Labour, Cooperative and Empowerment; (xiii) Ministry responsible for EDucation; (xiv) Ministry responsible lor Information: (xv) Ministry responsible lorTransport and Communication; (xvi) Ministry responsible lor Good Governance. 18 SECOND SCHEDULE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF KEY MINISTY Name of the Ministry I. Ministry responsible lor Livestock. J Ministry responsible lor Fisheries. 3. Ministry responsible lor Trade. 4. Ministry responsible for Social Welfare, Youth, Women and Children Development. 5. Ministry responsible lor Regional Administration. (Under section 21' Role I Responsibilities (i) promoting livestock production and productivity to meet domestic demands: and (ii) increase sectorscontribution in reducing malnutritionand poverty. (i ) promoting fisheries production and productivity to meet domestic demands; and (ii) to increase sector's contribution in reducing malnutrition and poverty. (i) regulating food importation, marketing and consumer protection: (ii) ensuring food safety and consumer protection adjoin important areas olFSN policy implementation: (iii) regulating framework on food marketing, the etlicacyofwhich i, considered by FSN Policy as an important label in reducing food insecurity and malnutrition to most vulnerable producer and consumer groups. (i) provision ofsocial safety nets and protection to vulnerable groups: (ii) community mobilizations and empowering women and youth to participate in agricultural production and income generating activities which are important areas envisaged in FSN Policy in ensuring food accessibility at hous hold and national levels. (i) mainstrearning FSN in district development planning: (i i) ensuring effective performance ofdistrict and shehia authorities in implementation. supervision. monitoring and evaluation of the district and shehia level FSN issues. 19 6. Ministry responsible lor Ileahh. 7. Ministry Responsible for DisasterManagement 8. Ministry responsible for Water. 9. Ministry responsible- lor l.and. 10, Ministry responsible tor iiuance. (i) responsible for all nutritional and health related aspects of FSN Policy; (ii) conducting food analysis and enforcing food safety regulations: (iii) provision ofnutrition counselling, conduction ofhealth and nutrition education sessions. promotion of hygiene and sanitation: and (iv) provision ofnutritional support. care and treatment to IllV AIDS affected and infected as part of social salety nels as identified in FSN Policy. (i) Coordination oldilferent efforts in response to emergence situations and ensuring that food emergencies reach beneficiaries in appropriate time a, embodied in FSN Pnlicv: (ii) to collaborate with the Ministry responsible tor administer 1"0<1 security and nutrition issues in establishing Food Security and Nutrition lntormation Team lor the purpose or collection and dissemination orFSN information including provision of Early Warning to respective stakeholders. Facilitating availability and accessibility ol'clcan and sale water lorhuman and livestock consumption in a sustainable manner as such contributes towards promoting livelihood" and ensuring food and water safety. Facilitating effectivc implementation orland legislation including protectionot'potential agricultural lund lrorn encroachment and destruction ensuing from other challenging development activities. (i) allocation of adequate financial resources lor FSN 1'l)lk~ implementation through and other frameworks: and 10 (ii) encouraging private sector investment. in agriculture and other micro-enterprise sectors through taxes incentives and other related tariffs aimed to improve business environment. (i) (ii) (i) II. Ministry responsible for Labour. 12. Ministry responsible lor Education and Vocational Training. 13. Ministry responsible for In Iormation. 14. Ministry responsible for Transport and Communicauon. To safeguard labour regulations with regards to investments and enterprises related to income generation which are imponant areas envisaged in FSN Policy in ensuring food accessibility at household level. responsible Illr all technical and vocational training: is entitled to provide guidance in provision of appropriate vocation training to address the concerns offood security and nutrition interventions as outlined in FSN Policy: (iii) ensuring effective coordination olschool feeding and school gardening activities as part ofsocial safety net in addressing issues ofmalnutrition in children. being responsible for mass media. it is entitled for providing necessary support lor effective communication tha: is necessary lor raising awareness and creal ing an environment thatfacilitates active participation ofboth men and women in FSN Policy and programme interventions: (ii) supporting implementation of ZFSNP Comprehensive Communication Strategy that wi II lay down approaches to be' used to reach and interact with different turgct group" stakeholders in a planned and coordinated manner. 0) accelerating growth ofboth urban and rural based economics through provision of efficient transportation and communication infrastructure that foster linkages betweeuproduction. distribution and marketing centres lor Iood and related inputs needed Ior improvement ofproduct in' and service sectors: 21 15. Ministry responsible li.'r Good Governance. (i i ) facilitating trade, especially exportation and importation of foodstuff and other commodities, which arc important in ensuring national food availability. ensuring that Human Rights and right to food principles arc recognized and applied in the implementation "fFSN rllli~,. •)ASSED in the House of Representatives ofZanzibar On 25'" day of March, 2tlll. {IBRAHIM MZEE IBRAHIMj CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ZANZIBAR. 22