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News Archive

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Ministers call for action to stop destruction of forests
Released:  21 February 2008
Carbon forest finance was at the heart of discussion in Monaco on 20 February 2008

Companies strike business deals at Commonwealth Conference in Malaysia
Released:  21 February 2008
When you organize a conference and you see practical outcomes that generate business, jobs and employment opportunities, you feel that your efforts have not been in vain, says Commonwealth expert

Monitoring the Commonwealth Plan of Action for Gender Equality
Released:  20 February 2008
Since the plan was first established, governments have continued to make efforts to integrate a gender perspective into key areas that impact on development and democracy

Regional shortlists announced for the 2008 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize
Released:  20 February 2008
A cash prize of £10,000 will be awarded to the winner of overall Best Book

McKinnon urges Kenya’s leaders to finalise political settlement
Released:  20 February 2008
Secretary-General continues to engage with Mr Kofi Annan and Kenya’s leaders

Commonwealth Secretary-General welcomes Pakistan election
Released:  20 February 2008
Democratic process should now be permitted to play itself out fully, McKinnon says

Boosting skills and services
Released:  19 February 2008
The Pan-Commonwealth Conference on Trade in Professional Services opened in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur on 19 February 2008.

Classical Malaysian dance theatre to captivate audience at ComCelebrate!
Released:  18 February 2008
Centuries-old performance will come to life on the Commonwealth stage

Human rights training for Bangladesh police
Released:  18 February 2008
Targeting international human rights standards

Reflections from Kampala
Released:  15 February 2008
We have to seize the opportunities for strengthening and expanding education in a borderless world – Ransford Smith