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- Indian President lauds Commonwealth Connects
- Released: 24 March 2007
The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and transform communities into knowledge societies
- Secretary-General in India
- Released: 23 March 2007
Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon is in India from 21-23 March 2007 for an official visit.
- McKinnon concludes visit to India
- Released: 23 March 2007
Trip was part of South Asian tour, including Bangladesh
- Democracy, development and diversity - challenges of the Commonwealth
- Released: 22 March 2007
Secretary-General outlines the importance of progress and harmony for a promising future for the Commonwealth
- Experts call for high standards of education service in the Pacific
- Released: 21 March 2007
Officials agree on benchmarks to improve quality
- McKinnon calls for lifting of state of emergency in Bangladesh
- Released: 21 March 2007
The Commonwealth will remain engaged with the country to assist in the creation of sustainable democracy, the Secretary-General says
- Women MPs highlight challenges in reducing maternal mortality
- Released: 21 March 2007
Some women in rural areas have to seek permission from husbands to visit clinics, the MPs say
- McKinnon calls for credible elections in Bangladesh
- Released: 21 March 2007
Offers support to rebuild democratic institutions
- Commonwealth Connects hailed as initiative to promote ICT development
- Released: 20 March 2007
Ministry official says programme fosters information and knowledge sharing
- Commonwealth Secretary-General in Bangladesh
- Released: 20 March 2007
He will discuss possible Commonwealth assistance in preparation for Bangladesh elections