The objectives and functions of ADEM are as summarized below :

• To design short and long term educational management and administration training programs for Primary School Head Teachers, Ward Education Co-coordinators, District Education Officers, Regional Education Officers, Heads and Deputy Heads of Secondary Schools, Teachers Colleges, Administrative support Staff in the Regional and District Education Offices, School Inspectors and Administrators at the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training Headquarters.

• To provide tailor-made educational management and administration training for all categories of educational administrative personnel at ministerial, zonal, regional, district, ward and institutional levels, (see (a) above)

• To provide consultancy services in educational matters related to management and administration.

• To carry out research into operational problems of structure and functioning of educational institutions, manpower and in-service management training, curriculum planning, tasks and responsibilities of School Committees and Boards and other aspects of educational administration.

• To strengthen the establishment of Zonal Centres and provide personnel and technical support for management and administration training activities in the regions especially for primary school Head Teachers and Ward Education Coordinators.

• To develop and market suitable training materials such as Management Handbooks and Training Manuals to her clients.

• To award certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas in educational management and administration.

• To sponsor, arrange or provide facilities for conferences, workshops and seminars in educational management and administration for educational administrators such as Regional Education Officers and Heads of Schools and Colleges.

• To cooperate with National and International organizations of a similar nature and functions for gaining knowledge, skills and experiences in the field of management training.