News Archive


Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation celebrates 40 years of ‘life-changing ripples’
Released:  28 November 2011
“The CFTC is a trusted partner particularly noted for responding to the concerns of small states” – Deputy Secretary-General

London meeting lauds Commonwealth Secretariat work
Released:  8 July 2011
“Commonwealth technical assistance suits the unique development and capacity needs of small states and vulnerable members. The flexibility, easy and quick access, reception of response to requests and sensibility to our unique vulnerabilities is unprecedented and unmatched" - Caribbean official

Biennial meeting to focus on Commonwealth technical assistance programme
Released:  5 July 2011
Government officials from Commonwealth member countries to gather for Primary Contact Point Consultative Meeting

Commonwealth project looks into industrial potential of natural fibres
Released:  13 June 2011
“Entrepreneurs can use local fibre resources and fulfil local needs without imposing impossible demands on local community”

Strengthening decentralisation in Commonwealth Africa
Released:  2 June 2011
Workshop highlights role of local governments in delivering services and development

Charting the course of leadership for development in the Commonwealth
Released:  28 May 2011
Public sector capacity-building critical for good governance and poverty reduction

Zambia says public has right to good services
Released:  11 May 2011
Enhanced performance and productivity will lead to efficient and effective service delivery - Zambia’s secretary to the cabinet

Commonwealth responds to DFID review
Released:  4 March 2011
The UK Government’s Department for International Development releases the findings of its Multilateral Aid Review

Profile: Segametsi Mothibatsela, legislative drafting expert
Released:  4 January 2011
Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation expert assists the Caribbean Community in developing its capacity to draft laws