* The promotion of science and education through the application of the new technologies.

* Literacy for all with full respect for the social and cultural values of each community and the national aspirations of each country.

* Stimulate interdisciplinary educational programmes through the adoption of appropriate strategies, methods and materials.

* Identification of indicators for on-going professional development, effective communication and support for non-formal experiential education programmes.

* Development of a network of Universities, Colleges, Institutes, Faculties and other associated centres to facilitate and share innovations in education and help develop national systems of education.

* Promotion of the evaluation, auditing and monitoring of distance-education centres.

* Stimulation of staff exchange programmes between associated centres.

* Interchange of information on educational initiatives linked to development.

* Cooperation with other organisations in projects of mutual interest.