Developing standards for Open, Flexible, Distributed and Distance Learning among all Tertiary Level Institutions and other learning providers in the country.
Promoting awareness of new and emerging knowledge and learning technologies among stakeholders and the public.
Advising government and international agencies on issues related to new and emerging knowledge and learning technologies.
Assisting in building and strengthening learning providers to broaden and increase access to learning through technological mediation.
Promoting human resource development as well as the professional development of educators in distance learning.
Building relationships and developing linkages through collaboration with local, regional & international professional bodies, agencies and institutions involved in distance learning.