(a)to review and advise on policies and strategies regarding children;

(b)to establish and advise on development priorities and targets and the selection of projects in the social service sector and other areas concerning children;

(c)to review and prepare annual plans of action and budgets for the implementation of the programme of action and other child­based programmes;

(d)to undertake analytical social and economic studies relating to the needs and problems of children;

(e)to liaise with Ministries, institutions, non-governmental organisations and donor agencies concerned with children with a view to coordinating their activities and providing them with technical guidance and direction;

(f)to carry out such other functions within the objects and functions of the Authority as may be necessary or expedient for the proper implementation of the provisions of this Act as the Authority may direct.