Technical Assistance
Established in 1971, the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation (CFTC) is the principal means for providing technical assistance to Commonwealth countries. It is a mutual and voluntary fund and members contribute resources according to their ability and draw on them according to their needs.
The Secretariat collaborates with other development partners to ensure a collaborative and targeted approach for optimal development impact. CFTC’s annual budget of around UK£24 million is supplemented by considerable external resources through strategic partnerships.
The CFTC: Advancing Development in the Commonwealth
CFTC Experts
The CFTC provides technical expertise to both the public and private sectors through assignments that range from a few days to two or three years.
Commonwealth Development Network
The Commonwealth Development Network facilitates information sharing on Commonwealth member government contact points, member governments and the Secretariat.
EXPLORE Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance
Transforming Societies: Capacity Building and Skills Transfer - 2007 Report of the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operationContact Us
Deputy Secretary-General
(Development Co-operation),
Commonwealth Secretariat,
Marlborough House, Pall Mall,
London, SW1Y 5HX, UK
Fax: +44 (0)20 7930 0827
E-mail: cftc@commonwealth.int