The aim is to offer educational and training programmes on international trade and development, competition, investment, economic regulation, human development and consumer protection. And:
- Facilitate research to enhance understanding and explore inter-disciplinary linkages among the identified subjects
- Create and maintain a knowledge database
- Offer consultancy services to governments, regulators, business, etc.
It is meant for civil servants, staff of regulatory bodies, civil society organisations, researchers, professionals and busi-ness. Career aspirants are also amongst the target clients.