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Democracy

Democracy in action

The Commonwealth: Working for Democracy

The Commonwealth is committed to a set of fundamental values spelt out in the Harare Commonwealth Declaration of 1991, at the core of which is belief in and adherence to democratic principles.

We promote democracy through advocacy of democratic principles and practical action to help make them a reality.

Our Work

Democracy Experts

At the request of member countries, we send experts who promote democracy and strengthen democratic processes and institutions.

Conflict Prevention

Conflict Prevention

The 'Good Offices' role of the Secretary-General is the Commonwealth's primary mechanism for addressing political problems and conflicts where they arise.

Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group

CMAG

The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) was established by Commonwealth Heads of Government in November 1995 to deal with serious or persistent violations of the Harare Declaration, which lays down the Commonwealth's fundamental political values.

Election Observation

The observation of elections is one way in which the Commonwealth Secretariat works to strengthen democracy

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