This Decree is issued for the purpose of implementing the Land Law relating to the management, protection, use and development of land in an efficient, peaceful, and fair manner as well as ensuring the compliance with the set-targets and the uniformity of practice throughout the country. The National Land Management Authority is charged with coordinating with line sectors and local administrative authorities to create condition for the promotion of land development. Any individual or organization willing to use the land, shall submit an application to the land unit at village level which shall forward to the Land Management Authority of district/municipality for scrutinize such application and, thereafter, submit to the district/municipality administrative authority for consideration within the scope of its jurisdiction