Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 91/2025 on the Operational Regulations of the Family Farming Support Fund.

Decision approves the Operational Regulation of the Family Farming Support Fund of São Tomé and Príncipe, established under Decree-Law No. 12/2025. Its main objective is to define the organizational, financial and operational framework governing the Fund, including its structure, management, eligibility criteria, and procedures for accessing and implementing support measures. The Regulation seeks to operationalize the Fund as a key instrument for financing and supporting family agriculture, ensuring that resources are effectively channeled to eligible beneficiaries through transparent and structured mechanisms. The Decision further aims to ensure the efficient management, accountability and monitoring of the Fund by establishing rules on financial administration, governance arrangements, and partnerships with financial institutions. It provides the basis for the allocation and execution of financial support to agricultural activities, while ensuring traceability, control, and proper use of resources. Overall, the Regulation is designed to strengthen implementation capacity for agricultural support policies, contributing to improved functioning and sustainability of family farming systems in the country.