s 2 Functions of Agency
The functions of the Agency shall be— (a) to promote the adoption and the better understanding of co-operative principles and to represent the interests of the co-operative movement ; (5) to identify and recommend ways in which the establishment, development and evolution of co-operatives might be facilitated ; (c) to identify and recommend projects which might usefully be undertaken on a co-operative basis : (d) to appraise and evaluate projects which are to be undertaken on such a basis; (e) to advise co-operatives, persons proposing to establish Co-operatives and other persons seeking its advice; (f) to provide a forum for discussion and debate within the co-operative movement ; (g) to make recommendations to government departments (including Ministers of the Crown and Northern Ireland departments) and public authorities on matters which the Agency considers should be brought to their attention ; (h) to keep under review and make recommendations concerning the training courses available to members and prospective members of co-operatives ; (i) to keep under review the establishment, development and evolution of co-operatives throughout the world and the law applicable in the United Kingdom to co operatives ; and (j) to undertake such studies and research as the Agency considers necessary or expedient.