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.

The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be—

(a)

to undertake, promote and facilitate studies in the field of Economics within and outside Sri Lanka;

(b)

to organize and promote research in the field of

Economics and undertake studies and research projects on contract from government, private and international agencies or institutions;

(c)

to plan and organize teaching and training programmes in the field of Economics;

(d)

to train students and others in research methodology with the idea of promoting knowledge and awareness in subjects relevant to economics;

(e)

to assist in the formulation of effective socio-economic policies;

(f)

to prepare and submit reports on issues relating to economic and social development or to prepare reports on studies relating to economic development;

(g)

to promote understanding, co-operation and friendship with similar associations within and outside Sri Lanka; and

(h)

to undertake, promote and conduct on its own initiative or in collaboration with local or foreign associations such surveys and studies on economic and social development in the international sphere and more particularly in Sri Lanka.

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