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News Archive

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Commonwealth reform agenda gains momentum
Released:  13 April 2012
Senior officials from Commonwealth countries advanced the Commonwealth’s reform and renewal agenda this week as they met on 12 and 13 April to examine recommendations to strengthen the association.

CABOS prepares recommendations for 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting
Released:  11 April 2012
Advisory body says sports should be embedded in development activities

Commonwealth Secretary-General welcomes peaceful transition in Malawi
Released:  8 April 2012
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has welcomed the peaceful transition in Malawi and congratulated President Joyce Banda on assuming the leadership of the country, following the sudden death of President Bingu Wa Mutharika.

Commonwealth Secretary-General mourns death of Malawi President
Released:  7 April 2012
"On behalf of the Commonwealth family and on my own behalf, I would like to convey my deepest condolences to the family of the late President and to the Government and people of Malawi" - Kamalesh Sharma

Commonwealth Secretary-General’s statement on developments in Papua New Guinea
Released:  5 April 2012
The Secretary-General has called on all parties in Papua New Guinea to play their part in upholding the country’s fine tradition of respect for constitutionality and the rule of law, as a leading democracy in the Pacific region.

Global trade experts explore potential for growth in South-South collaboration
Released:  4 April 2012
Commonwealth Secretariat and UNCTAD host a day-long conference on promoting trade and development between emerging economies and the world’s poorest countries

CABOS to hold annual meeting in London
Released:  3 April 2012
Global experts to discuss strengthening the sport for development agenda

Countries commit to developing women’s participation in politics
Released:  2 April 2012
Ghana colloquium recommends African governments should increase women’s representation in cabinet, parliament and local government to a minimum of 30 per cent

Commonwealth Secretary-General expresses solidarity with Fiji following devastating floods
Released:  2 April 2012
Kamalesh Sharma welcomes the offers of assistance already made by the international community, particularly Fiji's Commonwealth neighbours

Delivering services to citizens
Released:  2 April 2012
Commonwealth Secretariat course aids public officials in delivering better quality services for citizens