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- Commonwealth Observers point out deficiencies, praise Nigerians
- Released: 23 April 2007
The elections were a test of the country’s democracy
- Commonwealth seeks to build economic resilience in small states
- Released: 23 April 2007
Small states have a number of inherent features that render them exposed to external economic shocks
- Corruption threatens Commonwealth values, McKinnon says
- Released: 23 April 2007
Secretary-General calls for a culture of integrity and accountability through leadership in good governance
- Commonwealth agrees on human settlements strategy
- Released: 19 April 2007
Its objectives are to help deliver better financing at local level, strengthen leadership in governance and planning and make urban areas safe places to live
- Secretary-General commends Singapore for development assistance
- Released: 19 April 2007
Singapore can share technical expertise to bridge the digital divide, says McKinnon
- Indigenous women face unique challenges
- Released: 18 April 2007
Poverty, lack of basic services and some cultural practices are cited as the central barriers to progress
- New publication: ‘Local Democracy, Good Governance and Delivering the MDGs in Africa’
- Released: 18 April 2007
The publication, fourth in the ‘Making Local Governance Work’ series, is a report of the regional local government symposium held in Kampala, Uganda, in April 2006
- Secretary-General to visit South-East Asia
- Released: 17 April 2007
Trip includes Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam
- Commonwealth Observers stress the importance of Nigeria polls
- Released: 17 April 2007
"For the first time, Nigeria will have a civilian administration handing over to another civilian administration"
- Commonwealth calls for action on indigenous women
- Released: 17 April 2007
Representatives reiterate the need to address the marginalisation and disadvantages faced by indigenous and tribal women