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6 November 2009

‘We are a visionary organisation’ says Kamalesh Sharma

Secretary-General outlines key CHOGM priorities at Commonwealth Conversation event


Natural disasters are hurdles on the road to achieving MDGs

Conference addresses one of the climate change action areas set by Commonwealth leaders


5 November 2009

Executive Officer, Commonwealth Foundation

‘A relatively calm campaign and a well managed vote’ - Mozambique elections interim verdict

A number of benchmarks for democratic elections have been met, although some concerns remain


Countdown to 2010 Delhi Games begins

The Queen’s Baton Relay off starting blocks at Buckingham Palace – 340-day tour finishes in Delhi next year


Commonwealth teams up with private equity firm to deliver up to $400 million in investment in Africa

Small and medium enterprises across Africa are set to benefit from a multimillion dollar investment fund set up by private equity firm Aureos Capital with the Commonwealth Secretariat’s assistance.


4 November 2009

Deputy Secretary-General meets Nigerian MPs

Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba meets Members of Parliament from National Assembly of Nigeria at Commonwealth headquarters


Commonwealth to assist Mozambique in claiming seabed areas

Successful submission to the United Nations will secure exclusive rights and access to potentially lucrative resources


Profile: Anti-corruption prosecutor cracks down on fraudsters

Criminals attempting to siphon off public funds will be ‘found and brought to justice’


Commonwealth Secretariat and UNESCO agree to work together towards achieving education goals

Agreement reflects our commitment to partnerships, says Deputy Secretary-General Ransford Smith