Institute of Applied Statistics, Sri Lanka (Incorporation) Act 2011 · As enacted
3. General objects of the Corporation
Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.
Official translationFrom Department of Government Printing, unchanged
The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be—
to promote and assist the advancement of applied statistics by furtherance of research, development, education, training and extension;
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to undertake or collaborate in the preparation, publication and dissemination of useful information pertaining to applied statistics by means of seminars and lectures and the publication of articles on applied statistics in the Journal titled the“Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Statistics” to foster the training of research workers;
to undertake research in the area of statistics with the object of improving experimental techniques, statistical methods and data analysis;
to conduct short courses, certificate courses and diploma courses and to award certificates and diplomas for those who successfully complete the requirements as set out in the rules of the
Corporation;
to co-operate with governmental and non-governmental organizations and national and international institutes engaged in the work related to statistics in order to promote research, development, education, training and extension; and
to promote professional interests of the members of the Corporation.
In the implementation of the objects specified in subsection (1) the Council shall ensure that such implementation shall be carried out wihtout any distinction based on race, religion, language, caste, sex, political opinion or place of birth.