The Division of Research and Publications is responsible for:
1) Contributing to the formulation of cultural policies;
2) Proposing and coordinating studies and research, according to the cultural development needs of the MSAR, as well as establishing support and promotion schemes;
3) Coordinatin and supporting the organisation of activities related to research projects developed in accordance with the provisions of point 2);
4) Publishing the results of studies and research carried out under the support of the Cultural Affairs Bureau;
5) Planning and coordinating the production of publications of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, as well as ensuring their management, promotion, distribution and sale;
6) Promoting literary creation and supporting the study, research and promotion of local literary works;
7) Collecting, organising and preserving the literary heritage related to the MSAR;
8) Coordinating the use of spaces and facilities aimed at the development of literary projects, under the supervision of the Cultural Affairs Bureau.