OBJECTIVE AND FUNCTIONS Clause Samples
The 'Objective and functions' clause defines the main goals and responsibilities established by the agreement or governing document. It typically outlines the specific purposes the parties aim to achieve, such as providing a framework for cooperation, setting performance targets, or delineating the scope of activities. By clearly stating these objectives and functions, the clause ensures all parties have a shared understanding of the agreement's intent and operational boundaries, thereby reducing ambiguity and guiding the execution of the contract.
OBJECTIVE AND FUNCTIONS. The objective of the Fund shall be to mobilize additional resources to be made available on concessional terms for agricultural development in developing Member States. In fulfilling this objective the Fund shall provide financing primarily for projects and programmes specifically designed to introduce, expand or improve food production systems and to strengthen related policies and institutions within the framework of national priorities and strategies, taking into consideration: the need to increase food production in the poorest food deficit countries; the potential for increasing food production in other developing countries; and the importance of improving the nutritional level of the poorest populations in developing countries and the conditions of their lives.
OBJECTIVE AND FUNCTIONS. The IRG shall—
OBJECTIVE AND FUNCTIONS.
1. The main objective of the Centre shall be to provide research and training globally for the improved management of Internationally Designated Areas (IDAs), namely Biosphere Reserves, World Natural Heritage Sites, UNESCO Global Geoparks and Ramsar sites, including Multi-Internationally Designated Areas (MIDAs), in a coordinated and integrated manner in order to ensure environmental conservation in line with sustainable development objectives.
2. The functions of the Centre shall be to:
(a) disseminate advanced knowledge on the management of IDAs for contributing to sustainable development and environmental conservation in connection with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
(b) carry out research to develop case studies and illustrative examples of local development integrated into the conservation and management of IDAs and develop guidelines on best practices;
(c) provide capacity building programmes for managers and representatives of national and local authorities in charge of proposing and managing IDAs, including MIDAs with a focus on developing countries, especially countries in the African and Asia- Pacific region;
(d) consult upon and support the drawing-up of nomination documents and periodic reports, as well as development of management policies on IDAs;
(e) provide a platform for networking and cooperation within a specific ecosystem or biome and/or within a specific region or sub-region; and
(f) develop partnerships with appropriate United Nations (UN) agencies and programmes, as well as other international intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations and global funds and foundations to strengthen research and training that will enhance and strengthen the capacity of IDAs to contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change.
OBJECTIVE AND FUNCTIONS. 1. The objective of the Centre shall be to promote and develop education for international understanding and global citizenship education, with a view to promoting a culture of peace in the Asia-Pacific region.
2. The functions of the Centre shall be to:
(a) strengthen regional and sub-regional capacities in planning and implementing a broad range of practices in education for international understanding and global citizenship education;
(b) encourage and facilitate collaborative links between Asia-Pacific initiatives and other regional, international and global efforts in education;
(c) carry out research and development related to the philosophy, teaching methods and curricula in the field of education for international understanding and global citizenship education;
(d) organize training workshops and seminars on education for international understanding and global citizenship education;
(e) produce and disseminate teaching/learning materials and other publications on education for international understanding and global citizenship education; and
(f) undertake any other activities necessary to promote education for international understanding and global citizenship education in the Asia-Pacific region.