This Ministerial Order establishes the Functional Structure of the General Directorate for Cooperation and Institutional Development (DGCDI) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAP). Its mission aims to ensure the general orientation and integrated coordination of all MAP services, namely those with responsibilities in the areas of Research and Statistics, Food Security, Agricultural Training, Agricultural Extension, Agro-Commerce and Private Sector Cooperation, Quarantine and Biosafety in accordance with the Government programme, MAP policies, programmes and higher guidelines.