Section 5: Functions of Institute

5. Functions of Institute The Institute shall have such functions as are necessary to further its objects most effectively and shall, in particular— (a) conduct academic, professional, vocational and training programmes and courses; (b) engage in research and consultancy activities; (c) collect, maintain and disseminate literature and materials available in the field of fashion and design; (d) provide technical assistance to manufacturers, designers and exporters of fashion products; (e) provide incubator services for the development of entrepreneurship; (f) provide facilities for and engage in professional development programmes which are targeted at industrial needs; (g) undertake local, regional and international activities in the field of fashion and design; (h) establish exchange programmes and courses with any other institution or enterprise in the field of fashion and design; (i) enrol students in its academic, professional, vocational and training programmes and courses; (j) safeguard and market the intellectual property rights and products of the Institute; (k) co-operate with any other institution having objects wholly or partly similar to those of the Institute; (l) organise national, regional or international seminars, conferences and exhibitions in the field of fashion and design technology; (m) make recommendations to the University of Mauritius or any other institution for the award and conferring of certificates, diplomas, degrees, honorary degrees and other academic, professional or vocational qualifications.