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Computer recycling project in Trinidad and Tobago supports community development
Released:  26 July 2007
Project aims to bridge the digital divide

CHOGM plans gather pace as media accreditation begins
Released:  26 July 2007
As well as the Heads of Government meeting, the CHOGM week will incorporate Youth, Business and People's forums

A protocol to improve teacher recruitment
Released:  25 July 2007
Teacher Recruitment Protocol offers an international standard that has been used by both Commonwealth and non-Commonwealth countries, says Henry Kaluba, Head of Education at the Commonwealth Secretariat

Commonwealth to observe Sierra Leone elections
Released:  25 July 2007
Observing elections is one of the ways of strengthening democracy in member countries, says McKinnon

Small firms in Malaysia get $25 million boost from private equity
Released:  25 July 2007
“This money is available to small and medium businesses in Malaysia to enable them to invest in promoting better management skills, marketing and financial discipline,” says Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy, Director of Economic Affairs at the Secretariat

Commonwealth assists Solomon Islands, Seychelles confirm offshore limits
Released:  25 July 2007
It is through the submission process that the countries can secure exclusive access to additional areas of continental shelf, says Secretariat expert

Featured publication: ‘Credit Management for Poverty Alleviation’
Released:  25 July 2007
This publication examines key issues currently affecting women in having access to credit facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa

Commonwealth releases plan to address HIV and AIDS
Released:  25 July 2007
“We can’t address a multi-dimensional problem with a one-dimensional response,” says Joseph Amuzu

$100,000 Commonwealth funding for ICT project in Trinidad and Tobago
Released:  25 July 2007
A computer refurbishment project that will benefit schools and communities, particularly those in need.

Experts study effects of the rise of Brazil, India, China and South Africa
Released:  18 July 2007
Developing countries brace themselves amidst changes in the world trading system