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News Archive

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Two Malaysian projects scoop joint prize in education awards
Released:  17 June 2009
Education good practice honoured by pan-Commonwealth panel

World Bank teams up with Commonwealth Secretariat to help indebted countries
Released:  17 June 2009
Launch of Debt Management Facility will help indebted Commonwealth countries grappling amid the global financial crisis

Around the Commonwealth: Indigenous rights under the spotlight
Released:  17 June 2009
The Royal Commonwealth Society plays host to a debate on the human rights of indigenous communities

Former Indian President to inaugurate two Commonwealth programmes
Released:  17 June 2009
Participants from across the Commonwealth will share experiences and hear success stories to help them improve their businesses

£1.4 million pledge to Commonwealth Scholarship Fund
Released:  16 June 2009
Anniversary Endowment Fund celebrates 50 years of education ministers’ meetings

Struggle for a more hopeful future will be won or lost in today’s classrooms
Released:  16 June 2009
Commonwealth education ministers stress importance of committing to Millennium Development Goals

Former high court judge examines legal ties across the Commonwealth
Released:  16 June 2009
Five key considerations ensure that legal information continues to be shared

Youth given opportunity to question education ministers
Released:  15 June 2009
First day of Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers attended by over 1,500 experts, representatives from civil society organisations and government officials

Government officials discover ‘new twists’ in disaster management during intensive training
Released:  15 June 2009
Officials responsible for disaster management recount experiences following Commonwealth-funded training programme in Singapore

Experts tackle challenges faced by small states in international negotiations
Released:  12 June 2009
Small nations’ limited 'room for manoeuvre' subject of debate between scholars and policy-makers at Commonwealth Secretariat