Missions

The centre's missions:

1. To advocate and conduct training, cooperation and development programs in the areas of education, science and culture, in order to:
• Promote the territory's development in these areas;
• Promote the publication of artistic and literary works that may reflect the cultures and concerns of local, regional and international communities;
• Promote the study of, and education about, local values, traditions, customs, legends, conventions and natural heritage;
2. To coperate with local, regional and international authorities in fulfilling the objectives of UNESCO, especially in the area of youth affairs; to bolster liaisons with other UNESCO offices, and to promotes debates, seminars, forums and conferences related to UNESCO or similar authorities.
3. To promote and coordinate the development of UNESCO's associated schools network; to disseminate first-hand information about UNESCO, about UNESCO's national members, as well as about associations or associated schools in which local or regional communities may be interested.

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