Section 8

to promote traditional cultural expression and traditional knowledge;

to develop and stimulate the growth and maintain the standards of craft by various means, including the provision of research and advice;

to guide and assist craftsmen towards the use of modern methods of production, management, marketing and digital technology;

to monitor, develop and improve the quality and production of craft and maintain the standards thereof for local and foreign markets;

to promote marketing and export of craft;

to provide incentives, by way of awards, grants or other forms of monetary rewards, to any person or body of persons, actively involved in the promotion, perpetuation and development of craft;

to promote and encourage public interest, knowledge, appreciation, understanding, enjoyment, participation and involvement in the craft industry;

to advise Government on any matters connected with the development and promotion of craft;

to propose strategies and policies on the development of the craft industry; and

to do all such matters and things as may be incidental to or consequential upon the exercise of its functions under this

Ordinance.

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