The DG EPCD is responsible for:
- The overall Government Development Strategy through the formulation of National Strategic Development Plan and the monitoring of implementation of Temporary Development Measures as well as the evaluation of development projects.
- The sector of Research and Development, through the preparation of a Research Strategy, the surveillance of Research Promotion Foundation and the Foundation for the Management of European (EU) Lifelong Learning Programmes, as well as the implementation of Smart Specialisation Strategy.
- The programming and utilization of European Structural and Development Funds.