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News Archive

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The unknown vulture
Released:  23 January 2008
A recent seminar organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat in Ghana’s capital, Accra, offered advice on debt negotiation to African HIPC countries

Developing priorities of the Commonwealth
Released:  23 January 2008
Commonwealth publication looks at the association’s beliefs and intentions set down at Heads of Government Meetings between 1997 and 2005

Improving financial access in developing countries
Released:  23 January 2008
Micro-credit expert examines gender perspectives on access to finance and poverty alleviation

Youth and peace-building
Released:  21 January 2008
7th Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting to focus on the role of young people in promoting respect and understanding

Kenyan elections fail to meet international standards
Released:  17 January 2008
Commonwealth Observer Group issues final report on 2007 Kenya elections

Iceland proposes closer co-operation with the Commonwealth Secretariat
Released:  17 January 2008
Experts will visit Caribbean and Pacific regions later this year to explore opportunities for development co-operation in areas such as fishing

Australia’s International Development Secretary meets Deputy Secretary-General Ransford Smith
Released:  16 January 2008
Strategic direction of Commonwealth Secretariat and outcome of recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting discussed

From jams to jellies
Released:  16 January 2008
Commonwealth programme used as a platform for countries to share experiences in SME development

Life after the tsunami
Released:  16 January 2008
Using ICT to help affected areas

Managing debt in Sierra Leone
Released:  16 January 2008
The Commonwealth Debt Management Programme is established in 55 countries