Undertakes studies, provides advisory services and conducts training workshops and seminars to assist in the promotion of trade in raw materials, minerals and commodities as well as manufactures for the benefit of the developing countries/economies;

Promotes institutional cooperative arrangements for the expansion of trade and promotion of investment at the regional and subregional levels, through dissemination of information, technical assistance, training courses, seminars and meetings;

Strengthens trade and investment information services through the establishment of databases at the regional and national levels as well as providing technical assistance to member and associate member Governments of the region;

Prepares technical publications, such as newsletters, guidebooks, handbooks and manuals on promotion of trade and investments.