News Archive

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Commonwealth Secretariat official recognised for excellence in public administration: Released: 15 December 2009; Wilkins was described as having “demonstrated vision, leadership and conviction in seeking out innovative solutions to complex issues of public policy”
Internship programme targets parliamentary oversight in Sri Lanka: Released: 9 December 2009; Month-long training programme hosted by India upgrades skills of legislative officials
New study casts light on decentralisation in Swaziland: Released: 2 December 2009; Policy, managerial and implementation issues of local government reform tackled in Secretariat book
Commonwealth teams up with bank chief to support youth enterprise in Africa: Released: 28 October 2009; Secretariat to partner with PK Munga Foundation to deliver up to US$600,000 in mentoring aid
Public-private partnerships to ‘pump-prime’ the economy: Released: 21 October 2009; Privately financed projects can provide jobs and infrastructure amid economic crisis
Postgraduate diploma up for grabs with legislative drafting course: Released: 21 October 2009; Commonwealth programme provides hands-on coaching and support for lawyers
Commonwealth launches new network for local government finance officers: Released: 21 October 2009; CFONet will help officers share information on financial decentralisation practices
Government officials to explore comprehensive ways of coping with natural disasters: Released: 7 October 2009; Experts will share best practices at Commonwealth conference
Commonwealth produces new guide on theory and practice of decentralisation: Released: 15 September 2009; Online publication includes suggestions for designing, implementing and evaluating decentralisation reforms and local government practices
Bridging the digital divide in rural Africa: Released: 2 September 2009; Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation examines ‘Universal Service Funds’