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Commonwealth workshop forges links between government and opposition in West Africa
Released:  11 June 2008
The theme of the workshop is 'Government and Opposition: Roles, Rights and Responsibilities'

Commonwealth leaders to address news conference 12.30 PM 10 June 2008
Released:  10 June 2008
UK Prime Minister Brown and Commonwealth Secretary-General Sharma to be joined by 10 Heads of Government at media event

New generation of global institutions needed, say Commonwealth leaders
Released:  10 June 2008
Heads of Government met at mini summit convened by Kamalesh Sharma

Getting out of a pickle
Released:  10 June 2008
Indian women benefit from credit received from the Commonwealth Youth Credit Initiative by setting up a business which makes seasonal pickle

Drawing up laws to improve electronic governance in the Commonwealth
Released:  10 June 2008
ICT workshop examined ways to include legislation in national policy

Commonwealth leaders arrive in London for summit
Released:  9 June 2008
Reform of international institutions focus of meeting

Alternative sentencing for criminal offenders examined
Released:  9 June 2008
Youth justice, traditional justice systems, gender, mental health and addiction addressed at Commonwealth Alternative Sentencing Programme

Commonwealth leaders end talks on reform of global institutions
Released:  9 June 2008
Heads of Government meet in London to discuss World Bank and IMF

Cyprus President Christofias visits Marlborough House
Released:  6 June 2008
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Demetris Christofias, met with Commonwealth Secretary–General Kamalesh Sharma on 5 June 2008 at Marlborough House.

Sharma holds talks with UNCTAD Secretary-General
Released:  4 June 2008
Further collaboration on small states, gender aspects of trade, and Aid for Trade agreed; World Trade Organisation reform to be considered by Commonwealth Heads of Government