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Study explores ways to promote trade within the Commonwealth
Released:  26 October 2007
For a number of Commonwealth countries, poor infrastructure, small size and remoteness are hindrances to trade, report says

Computer training for women entrepreneurs
Released:  26 October 2007
Over 200 women from seven districts in Uganda attend Commonwealth funded courses

Chissano wins leadership prize
Released:  25 October 2007
“Leading Mozambique from conflict to peace and democracy” was cited as an “outstanding contribution” by the Mo Ibrahim Prize Committee

Experts address water access in India
Released:  24 October 2007
Increasing collaboration between public and private sectors seen as potential way to improve water supplies

New exports in Ghana are targeted
Released:  24 October 2007
Professional services including health and education are addressed by a Commonwealth Secretariat-funded project

Court Handbooks developed for Zambia and Zanzibar
Released:  24 October 2007
“The need to professionalise the administration of justice is critical to ensuring the efficient running of a court system” -- Kevin Maguire, Legal Adviser at the Commonwealth Secretariat

Unleashing young people’s potential
Released:  24 October 2007
Forthcoming forum in Uganda to address issues affecting youth

Youth CHOGM sparks debate
Released:  24 October 2007
The roles of Heads of government were acted out by young people from across the UK

Commonwealth congratulates Chissano on winning African leadership prize
Released:  23 October 2007
First winner of this prestigious prize is an outstanding leader from Mozambique

Commonwealth condemns attack on convoy of Mrs Benazir Bhutto
Released:  19 October 2007
McKinnon reiterates Commonwealth's solidarity with the people of Pakistan