Non-governmental Organization Administration Proclamation (No. 145/2005).

This Act defines rights and duties of local and international NGO's and the powers and duties of other the Ministry of Labour and Human Welfare and other government entities in respect of NGO's. The activities of every NGO shall be limited to relief and/or rehabilitation works. An NGO wishing to change programs may do so only after applying to the Ministry in writing and obtaining approval for such change. "Relief' includes the provision of food, water, sanitary materials, medicines, shelter and other emergency supplies to tile victims of natural or man-made disaster or displaced people. NGO's shall register with the Ministry. The Minister may issue Regulations for the better implementation of the provisions of this Proclamation.