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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