The Youth Development Index (YDI) is a resource for researchers, policy-makers and civil society, including young people, to track progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with youth development.
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Global Youth Development Report 2020
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The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, is supporting the growth of digital technology, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The Secretariat is doing its part to accelerate progress with citizens in its 56 member states.
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‘We must leave no one behind’ – the Commonwealth Secretary-General urges greater adoption of digital technology
This toolkit offers practical guidance on how to implement gender-responsive practices in marine conservation, fisheries, maritime transportation and tourism, in order to empower women and gender minorities and unlock the full potential of sustainable blue economies. Based on research and stakeholder consultations, and designed to provide clear guidance on meaningfully integrating gender perspectives into ocean policies and practices through practical guidance and best practices, the toolkit should serve as a valuable resource for it is an invaluable resource for policymakers, organisations and individuals dedicated to advancing gender equity in ocean sectors.
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Turning the Tides of Inclusion: A Toolkit for Gender Equality in Ocean Sectors
Officials attending the inaugural meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Procurement Network (HOPN) have underscored the importance of supporting countries to secure essential vaccines, medicines, and other health products.
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New Commonwealth network to support knowledge exchange on medicines and vaccine procurement
Officials from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu have completed expert training to manage their sovereign debt using the Commonwealth Meridian system.
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Pacific countries trained to better manage public debt using Commonwealth Meridian
This report presents policy recommendations for how Kenya can further enhance investment in the country by its growing and diverse diaspora. Presenting a thorough review of the Kenyan and global evidence, and informed by extensive stakeholder consultations, it proposes policy recommendations for addressing the challenges to greater investment by – and raising awareness and engagement among – the Kenyan diaspora that could deliver substantial contributions to national development.
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Charting a Course for Diaspora Investment in Kenya
As an island nation, Antigua and Barbuda is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and, despite recent classification as a middle-income country, pockets of poverty heighten this risk for some parts of society. Recognising this challenge, the Sustainable Island Resource Framework (SIRF) Fund was established in 2019 as a financial vehicle to deliver climate and environment-related projects and programmes both domestically and across the Eastern Caribbean.
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The SIRF Fund Gender-Responsive Blended Financing Window: Synthesis Report
The Commonwealth Secretariat and the African Union have renewed their call for a reform of the global financial architecture to improve Africa’s access to international finance.
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Commonwealth, African Union renew call for reform of Global Financial System
A powerful software developed by the Commonwealth Secretariat is being deployed in Nigeria to transform how the country manages its public debt portfolio of US $114.35 billion while enhancing transparency.
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Nigeria to manage public debt using state-of-the-art Commonwealth software
By Victor Kitange, Economic Adviser, Oceans and Natural Resources, Lead – Commonwealth Sustainable energy Transition Agenda & Chilenye Nwapi, Legal Adviser, Oceans and Natural Resources.
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Blog: Steering the energy transition towards a local content development framework
By Victor Kitange, Economic Adviser, Oceans and Natural Resources, Lead – Commonwealth Sustainable energy Transition Agenda & Chilenye Nwapi, Legal Adviser, Oceans and Natural Resources.
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Blog: Steering the Energy Transition to Foster Domestic Economic Transformation
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Honourable Patricia Scotland KC, has received an award for championing prosperity across Africa at a ceremony in Accra, Ghana on 26 January 2024.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General honoured with Global Africa Champion Award in Ghana
Recognising the importance of manufacturing to development, economic growth and job creation, the Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda (CCA) advanced its digital industrial policy support through a series of capacity-building workshops in Mauritius in December 2023.
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Manufacturers and policymakers in Mauritius benefit from training in advanced manufacturing
A global overview of the state of youth development, using the most up-to-date comparative data to offer insights and illustrate trends across a range of indicators covering the period 2010–2022.
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Global Youth Development Index Update Report 2023
In a world where crises are increasing and overlapping, it is important for governments to be resilient and prepared for all occurrences. This is even more critical for finance ministries, who will need to mobilise funds quickly to support their countries through difficult times.
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Public debt management officials in Africa share best practices during Commonwealth business continuity workshop
Twenty-nine officials from The Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria and Sierra Leone recently completed hands-on training to produce and analyse quality debt data using a Commonwealth tool that will help their governments make better financial decisions.
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West African officials trained to better manage public debt using Commonwealth tool
Kenya Innovation Week 2023 - Commonwealth Edition, which will be held in Nairobi from 27 November to 1 December 2023, will this year include Commonwealth Leaders, government officials, business and academic representatives, as well as a delegation from the Commonwealth Secretariat, led by the Secretary General of the Commonwealth the Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland KC.
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Kenya Innovation Week 2023 energized by partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat
A powerful software developed by the Commonwealth Secretariat is being rolled out in Guyana to transform how the country manages its public debt portfolio of US $3.9 billion.
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Guyana set to manage public debt using Commonwealth software
The general government debt (GGD) – which includes what the state and state-owned enterprises owe – of Commonwealth countries declined in 2021 and 2022, as a share of combined gross domestic product (GDP), meaning they owed less debt compared to the size of their economy.
By Dr Mohamed Z M Aazim, Adviser, Debt Management Unit, Commonwealth Secretariat
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Blog: Rising government debt-to-GDP ratios need urgent response
By Dr Mohamed Z M Aazim, Adviser, Debt Management Unit, Commonwealth Secretariat
Commonwealth Finance Ministers met today in Marrakesh, Morocco to discuss the reform of the global financial architecture, with particular attention to two pivotal areas, scaling up development finance and addressing debt vulnerabilities.
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Commonwealth Finance Ministers meet in Marrakesh to tackle overlapping global crises
Today, Commonwealth Central Bank Governors met in Marrakesh, Morocco on the sidelines of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings, to discuss the critical role of central banks in building resilience to climate change and mobilising green finance.
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Commonwealth Central Bank Governors meet in Marrakesh to enhance green finance and address climate change
A delegation led by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, arrived today in Marrakesh, Morocco for the Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting (CFMM) and the Commonwealth Central Bank Governors (CCBG) Meeting.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General arrives in Morocco
The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new debt transparency handbook that offers governments a clear roadmap to align their public debt operations with international standards.
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New Commonwealth handbook gives countries roadmap to address debt transparency issues
Officials from Eastern and Southern Africa completed hands-on training last week to produce quality debt data using a new Commonwealth tool that will help governments better understand their financial circumstances.
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Eastern and Southern African officials trained to enhance debt transparency with Commonwealth tool
The Commonwealth Secretariat has partnered with the British Virgin Islands to conduct a full assessment of its debt management practices, as part of a reform process aimed at achieving economic stability.
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Commonwealth supports British Virgin Islands with debt management reform