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Food and energy crisis could force failure of MDGs
Released:  8 October 2008
Civil society experts express concern

Distance Learning Course – An introduction to Digital Technology
Released:  11 September 2008
The 11 modules of the course cover the fundamentals of digital techniques

Parliament the pulse of democracy: Secretary-General
Released:  5 August 2008
“It is where the heart of democracy beats, nourishing the entire polity of a nation,” says Kamalesh Sharma

Commonwealth Writers’ Prize winner arrives in London
Released:  24 July 2008
“I was thrilled beyond all description” says Lawrence Hill

How culture can be used to increase understanding of HIV and AIDS
Released:  21 July 2008
Briefing organised by the Commonwealth Foundation examines the importance of using culture to help prevent, treat and care for those affected by the HIV and AIDS pandemic

Environmental experts explore links between climate change, water and health
Released:  19 June 2008
Climate change briefings organised by the Commonwealth Foundation aim to carry forward momentum following the Lake Victoria Plan of Action agreed by Heads of Government last November

Strengthening partnerships to improve telecommunications in Africa
Released:  17 June 2008
Commonwealth Connects project steps up capacity for African rural connectivity initiative

Commonwealth mourns UK teachers’ leader Steve Sinnott
Released:  7 April 2008
Steve Sinnott eulogised as “outstanding leader and advocate for teachers”

McKinnon calls on civil society organisations to continue promoting democracy
Released:  29 January 2008
“Perhaps the main challenges for global civil society lie in the need to stay close to its roots” – Commonwealth Secretary-General