Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (Timor-Leste)
Ministry in the government of Timor-Leste
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF; Portuguese: Ministério da Agricultura e Pescas, Tetum: Ministériu Agrikultura no Peskas) is the government department of Timor-Leste accountable for agriculture, fisheries, and related matters.
Formed2001
JurisdictionGovernment of Timor-Leste
HeadquartersAv. Nicolao Lobato, Comoro, Dili
8°33′19″S 125°32′2″E
8°33′19″S 125°32′2″E
Minister responsible
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Forestry Office of the Ministry, Caicoli, Dili | |
| Ministry overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2001 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Timor-Leste |
| Headquarters | Av. Nicolao Lobato, Comoro, Dili 8°33′19″S 125°32′2″E |
Minister responsible | |
| Website | Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries |
| Agency ID | MAF |
Functions
The Ministry is responsible for the design, implementation, coordination and evaluation of policy for the following areas:[1]
- agriculture;
- forests;
- fisheries; and
- livestock.
