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2008 Maldives Presidential Election - Interim Statement on the Run-Off Election: Released: 30 October 2008; By The Rt. Hon. Owen Arthur Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group
Working Smart and Small: Released: 29 October 2008; New Commonwealth publication examines ways in which small states can reposition themselves in the global economy
Commonwealth Expert Team issues final report on 2008 Swaziland Elections: Released: 29 October 2008; Report has been distributed to the Swaziland Government, political and civil society organisations and the Elections and Boundaries Commission of Swaziland
Sharma congratulates people of Maldives on an historic election: Released: 29 October 2008; Country’s first multi-party presidential election represents the beginning of a new phase in the country’s democratic development – Sharma says
Young people add their voices to climate change dialogue: Released: 28 October 2008; Thirty-two youth participate in Commonwealth workshop in Dehradun, India
Lawyers Association remains vigilant of challenges to rule of law: Released: 27 October 2008; Promoting the administration of justice and protecting human rights were addressed at conference held in Jamaica
Sharma welcomes commitment to December polls in Bangladesh: Released: 27 October 2008; Secretary-General says state of emergency inconsistent with normal electoral process
Secretary-General meets India’s External Affairs Minister: Released: 25 October 2008; Talks focus on global issues and Commonwealth concerns
Commonwealth Secretary-General to visit Bangladesh: Released: 24 October 2008; Sharma will discuss progress towards restoration of democracy
Commonwealth helps Zanzibar and Pemba develop private sector strategies: Released: 24 October 2008; A three-day workshop on developing the private sector strategy for Zanzibar and Pemba ended on 24 October 2008 in Zanzibar.