Examination and assessment of the existing physical and social conditions and the state of the economy; identification of the housing problem; formulation of housing policies; estimate of present and future needs in dwellings, community buildings and infrastructure works; evaluation of required expenditures; outline of a long-term housing programme; formulation of a five year housing programme, 1965-70; principles and standards pertaining to factors of implementation, research, labor, materials, construction, legislation, management, etc.