Objectives

Objectives and Function of the Institute

• To promote social and economic development  by providing opportunities for the study of and training in the principles, techniques and their practical application in various aspects of Local Government Administration and Management;
• To provide facilities, places and centers of  learning, education, training and research in Local Government practices and such other related subjects and disciplines;
• To conduct long and short term training programmes in all disciplines relating to local government including the preparation, application and evaluation of development programmes;
• To undertake, either alone or in association with any other person or body of persons within or outside the United Republic of Tanzania, research in methods and techniques for improving Local Government Administration and Management;
• To monitor and co-ordinate research and training relating to Local Government Administration and Management;
• To collect, publish or otherwise disseminate data and other information related to Local Government including the publication of results of any research carried out by the Institute;
• To sponsor, arrange or provide facilities for   conferences, seminars or symposia on subjects related to Local Government;
• To provide advisory, consultancy and other services to the Government, Local authorities, villages and individuals in matters relating to Local Government;
• To prepare students for such examinations as may be conducted by the Institute and to grant such awards as may be prescribed under or in accordance with the establishment Act;