Section 18Sec./Art. 18

Functions of the PSRTI. The PSRTI shall carry out the following functions:

(a) Develop a comprehensive and integrated research and training program on the theories, concepts and methodologies for the promotion of the statistical system;

(b) Undertake research on statistical concepts, definitions and methods;

(c) Promote collaborative research efforts among members of the academic community, data producers and users;

(d) Conduct nondegree training programs to upgrade the quality of statistics personnel and expand the statistics human resource base in support of the needs of the PSS;

(e) Provide scholarships, financial and other forms of assistance to build statistical manpower and enhance training and statistical research and development;

(f) Serve as repository of all statistical researches and studies to be generated by the PSA as well as back-up/duplicate files of data archives and other statistical databases of the PSS; and

(g) Invest its funds in such undertaking as it may deem wise or necessary to carry out its objectives with due consideration to existing guidelines on investing government funds.