Commonwealth News and Information Service (London)
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November 26
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Ghana: Commonwealth to Observe Elections in Ghana [press release]
The Commonwealth will observe this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana that will take place on 7 December, Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma announced... Read more »
November 20
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Africa: E-Governance Leads to More Effective Government [press release]
Electronic governance is key to achieving reforms in public administration, said Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma. Read more »
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Sierra Leone: 2012 National and Local Council Elections Interim Statement [press release]
In spite of the shortcomings noted here, our overall conclusion is that the organisation and conduct of these elections has met international standards and benchmarks for free and... Read more »
November 15
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Sierra Leone: 2012 National and Local Council Elections Arrival Statement [press release]
I am pleased to confirm that the full complement of the Commonwealth Observer Group, (COG) has now arrived in Sierra Leone and has formally begun its mission. Read more »
November 8
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Sierra Leone: Former Ugandan Foreign Minister Leads Commonwealth Observer Group for Elections [press release]
The Commonwealth will observe Sierra Leone’s National and Local Government Elections on 17 November 2012. Read more »
November 5
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Africa: Celebrating Youth Workers' Contribution to the Commonwealth [press release]
The Commonwealth’s regional youth centres will host a range of activities to celebrate the youth work profession during Youth Work Week, 5-11 November 2012. Read more »
October 25
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Africa: New Anti-Corruption Model Law Will Help to Strengthen Good Governance - Law Officers [press release]
The Commonwealth draft model Integrity in Public Life Act covers code of conduct, guidelines on conflict of interest and declarations of interest, and mechanisms to investigate... Read more »
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Africa: Commonwealth Launches Handbook On Democracy, Development and Public Administration [press release]
Just and honest government is bolstered by best practices in good governance and innovations in public administration, said Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma. Read more »
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Africa: Shared Values Between the Government and the Governed Builds Trust, Stability and Progress [press release]
Effective public administration vital for socio-economic development – Commonwealth Secretary-General at the Commonwealth Public Service Ministers Forum Read more »
October 19
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Africa: Commonwealth to Launch Guide On Investment Agreements [press release]
A handbook for developing countries to negotiate investment agreements that promote sustainable development, growth and employment will be launched on 29 October 2012. Read more »
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Uganda: Commonwealth Brings African Organic Farmers to the UK to Seek Markets [press release]
A group 15 Ugandan farmers and processors will be exhibiting their range of organic products in the United Kingdom, in a Commonwealth-funded project to explore new export market... Read more »
October 17
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Africa: Commonwealth Education Ministers Call for Input On Post-2015 Agenda [press release]
Proposals will ensure a strong Commonwealth voice in the next generation of global development goals. Read more »
October 15
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Africa: Commonwealth Can Make a Unique Contribution to New Global Anti-Poverty Targets [press release]
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General addresses Pan African Parliament on post-Millennium Development Goals framework Read more »
October 12
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Nigeria: Judges and Commonwealth Act On Terrorism [press release]
"Terrorism has no boundaries, it has no colour, no tribe, and there is no country that can say they are immune from acts of terrorism so we all have to work together" - Nigeria's... Read more »
October 11
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Africa: Commonwealth Launches New Tool to Help Countries Manage Debt [press release]
A new software to help countries plan, analyse and manage sovereign debt was launched on 10 October during the Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting in Tokyo, Japan. Read more »
October 10
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Africa: Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meet in Tokyo [press release]
Meeting focused on youth unemployment, building resilience, managing debt among Commonwealth countries and strengthening the relationship between the Commonwealth and the G20 Read more »
October 5
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Africa: Commonwealth Conference Examines Reforms to Improve Service Delivery to Citizens [press release]
"Taxpayers want to see their taxes spent reasonably. All these make public procurement so important and therefore a subject of tight scrutiny because where large sums of money are... Read more »
October 4
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Africa: Great Global Wisdom of the Commonwealth Benefits the World, Says Sharma [press release]
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma addresses military officials from around the world at the Royal College of Defence Studies Read more »
October 1
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Africa: Foreign Ministers Agree On Draft Commonwealth Charter and EPG Recommendations [press release]
Commonwealth Foreign Ministers met in New York today on the margins of the 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Read more »
September 28
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Zambia: Princess Royal Meets Young Zambians During Visit to Commonwealth Youth Centre [press release]
Anne, the Princess Royal, underscored the need to advance work in creating sustainable livelihoods for young people during a tour of the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) Regional... Read more »
September 27
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Zambia: Princess Royal to Visit Commonwealth Youth Centre in Zambia [press release]
Anne, the Princess Royal, will visit the Commonwealth Youth Programme Regional Centre for Africa in Lusaka, Zambia, on 27 September 2012 as part of her four-day official visit to... Read more »
September 26
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Africa: Commonwealth Youth Call for Greater Inclusion [press release]
"We all win if the door is open for young people to contribute seriously and meaningfully in decision-making" - Katherine Ellis, Commonwealth Director of Youth Affairs Read more »
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Africa: Spokesperson's Statement On Chogm 2013 [press release]
The Departure Statement outlines a number of areas where the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Government of Sri Lanka have agreed to collaborate. This includes support for the... Read more »
September 11
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Africa: Paralympics a Shining Example of Courage and Determination [press release]
The athletes of the London 2012 Paralympics are an inspiration to the world for their courage and determination to excel, says Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma. Read more »
September 1
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Africa: Commonwealth Voice to Inform Post-2015 Development Agenda [press release]
Education ministers concluded their 18th conference in Mauritius today (Friday) with a pledge to ensure a strong Commonwealth voice in the process of formulating the next... Read more »
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