1. establishing and maintaining close cooperation with ministries/ departments in charge of lifelong learning policies, particularly with the ministries of education and ministries of labour in SEAMEO Members Countries;
2. promoting the concept and good practices of lifelong learning in SEAMEO Member Countries in order to widen participation in education and training in employment and civic life, and to combat exclusion and inequality in educational opportunities;
3. conducting joint research and comparative studies on lifelong learning, as well as research for policy making at national and regional levels;
4. disseminating knowledge by publishing books, international academic journals and operating a website in English;
5. organizing appropriate events serving the purpose of the Centre, including high profile conferences, seminars and workshops, flexible and tailor-made training courses, lifelong learning festivals and promotion of good practices;
6. facilitating, where necessary, policy learning among governments of SEAMEO Member Countries;
7. supplying, where necessary, expert consultancy, advice and support services on request;
8. maintaining close cooperation in the field of lifelong learning with relevant regional and international organizations; and
9. undertaking other activities as may be deemed necessary to realize the purpose of the Centre.