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Commonwealth Finance Ministers call for efforts to combat climate change
Released:  17 October 2007
Communique` highlights issues discussed during the three day meeting

Secretary-General to address Pacific Island Leaders Summit in Tonga
Released:  12 October 2007
Secretary-General Don McKinnon will address the 38th Pacific Islands Forum summit in, Tonga, on 16 October 2007 at the opening of the three-day meeting

Journalists chosen for 2007 One World Fellowship Scheme
Released:  10 October 2007
Selection committee praised all applicants

Negotiations key to resolving disputes, says Deputy Secretary-General Smith
Released:  10 October 2007
Experts share tips on successful negotiations to achieve pro-development outcomes for small states

Commonwealth assists Swaziland to set up human rights commission
Released:  10 October 2007
Institution will co-ordinate human rights activities in the country

Wheels in Jail
Released:  10 October 2007
Asia Youth Programme offers inmates a chance to learn ICT

Pacific women receive business development training
Released:  10 October 2007
“The training is a toolkit for budding entrepreneurs,” says Commonwealth Secretariat adviser

Commonwealth supports university education in Lesotho
Released:  10 October 2007
Secretariat experts have devised a strategic plan to help Lesotho’s National University identify areas of development, academic excellence and governance

Caribbean officials discuss governance and capacity-building
Released:  10 October 2007
“Strengthening governments and building capacity is the key goal of the Commonwealth,” says Secretariat official

East African Journalists attend Sexual and Reproductive Health workshop
Released:  10 October 2007
Aim to increase understanding and interest in media