Powers of the Institute

(1) The Institute shall have all the powers that are reasonably necessary or expedient to enable it to carry out its functions 19 (2) In particular, but with limiting the generality of its powers under sub-section (1), the Institute may do all or any of the following things– (a) acquire by purchase, lease, exchange, bailment, gift, or otherwise any interest in land or any other form of property; (b) engage any person or body to undertake the management, alteration, development, improvement, repair or maintenance of any of its property; (c) enter into agreements with any government agency or private sector organisation in order to carry out its functions; (d) enter into technical cooperation agreements with regional or international organizations with similar objectives; (e) publish reports, recommendations and other information relating to any functions of the Institute or the national statistical system; or (f) appoint officers and other persons to carry out its duties under this Act.