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News Archive

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Sharma urges Kenya to consolidate reconciliation
Released:  18 April 2008
Secretary-General Sharma holds fruitful discussions with Kenya’s President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga

Conflict resolution must be youth centred - Sri Lanka High Commissioner
Released:  18 April 2008
The key to resolving conflict and building peace is to a large extent in the hands of young people, Kshenuka Senewiratne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in London, said on 18 April 2008.

Experts analyse effects of climate change on agriculture
Released:  18 April 2008
Agriculture and climate specialists from across the Caribbean receive computer training to help them assess potential problems well ahead of time

Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group to meet in London
Released:  17 April 2008
CMAG will review the suspension of Pakistan

Commonwealth Secretary-General Sharma in Uganda
Released:  16 April 2008
Kamalesh Sharma holds talks with President Museveni on first leg of official visit to Africa

Journalists urged to report objectively on climate change
Released:  16 April 2008
Indian climate expert says journalists should scrutinise all new scientific research on climate change and other environmental threats

Boosting economic development through small businesses
Released:  16 April 2008
Commonwealth programme aims to increase the competitiveness of enterprises across the Caribbean

Senior West African officials receive training to combat terrorism
Released:  16 April 2008
Preventing, investigating and prosecuting terrorist offences are all addressed at Commonwealth-organised event

Commonwealth publication analyses consequences of rising rice prices
Released:  16 April 2008
Implications for Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are addressed

Incorporating gender perspectives within economic and trade processes and negotiations
Released:  16 April 2008
Commonwealth Secretariat to host ‘Gender and Trade’ meeting in the wings of the UN Conference on Trade and Development in Ghana