2. Aims

2.1 iBbY Ireland endorses all the aims of the international parent body, as follows:
2.1.1 To promote international understanding through children's books
2.1.2 To give children everywhere the opportunity to have access to books with high literary and artistic standards
2.1.3 To encourage the publication and distribution of quality children's books, especially in developing countries
2.1.4 To provide support and training for those involved with children and children's literature
2.1.5 To stimulate research and scholarly works in the field of children's literature

2.2 In accordance with the above aims, iBbY Ireland's particular mission shall be as follows:
2.2.1 To promote the exchange of relevant expertise and knowledge relating to children's books at a national and international level
2.2.2 To encourage the development of networks linking Ireland and other countries in the area of children's books
2.2.3 To act as an information resource in relation to children's books for writers, publishers, arts agencies, designers and illustrators, translators, librarians, parents/guardians, the teaching professions and other educational interests, government and statutory bodies
2.2.4 To promote information within Ireland concerning children's books from other countries, including those written in languages other than English