Observation and evaluation of regional social, economic and environmental processes, determination of the directions of necessary deliberate intervention. Determination, harmonization and realization of short-, medium- and long-term comprehensive development purposes, concepts and measures in the frame of development programs, their operation in other sectorial decisions. Defining and effectualizing  the main directions and development strategic purposes of the regional development of the country and the different regions as well as the devices necessary for achieving these goals. Fitting into European configuration systems, more effective utilization of possibilities arising from integration, development of border regions, cross-border cooperation.