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News Archive

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Commonwealth undertakes study to generate debate ahead of UN summit on poor countries
Released:  15 July 2010
Renowned Oxford economist gives tips on how to manage natural resources

Managing money: Young people learn how to weave their way through complex financial world
Released:  13 July 2010
Commonwealth project helps youth to make sense of everything from shares to saving options

Commonwealth Secretary-General condemns bomb attacks in Uganda
Released:  12 July 2010
"I am deeply saddened by the grievous loss of life and injuries following the twin blasts in Kampala on Sunday evening"

Regional courts must help countries struggling to cope with overwhelming number of legal cases
Released:  9 July 2010
By easing burden, national justice systems will be given breathing space to strengthen, says Chief Prosecutor for Rwanda’s Criminal Tribunal

Queen warns United Nations of climate threat to small countries
Released:  7 July 2010
Head of the Commonwealth says association offers its ‘whole-hearted support’ to UN peace and stability efforts

Commonwealth announces Eminent Persons Group
Released:  7 July 2010
Group will recommend options to sharpen impact, strengthen networks and raise profile of the Commonwealth

Helping youth owned and operated businesses is focus of Commonwealth partnership with Central Bank of India
Released:  6 July 2010
The Bank’s Chairman calls on the Secretary-General in London

Country report: Spotlight on Guyana
Released:  6 July 2010
Helping broker a media code of conduct and providing funding to young entrepreneurs were among the Commonwealth’s work programmes in this country

Law practitioners battle against barriers to women’s rights on 30th anniversary of landmark convention
Released:  6 July 2010
Senior legal figures recount some of the challenges faced in enforcing international women’s convention in India and Nigeria

Secretary-General interviewed on BBC and a Russian news channel
Released:  2 July 2010
Commonwealth can be a great asset and vehicle in British foreign policy - Sharma