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24 May 2013

Commonwealth makes case for small, vulnerable countries at G20 meeting in Moscow

The contribution by the Commonwealth at this meeting has been timely, relevant and productive - Andrey Bokarev, chair of the Russian G20 Development Working Group


Secretary-General's message on 50th anniversary of founding of Organization of African Unity

The Commonwealth collectively joins in celebrating this golden anniversary, and we renew our commitment to working with Africa to advance all our shared values - Kamalesh Sharma


21 May 2013

Commonwealth conference addresses decentralisation as key to local development

“While national governments will always remain important, the onus is even greater on local governments to deliver the fruits of development” - Amitav Banerji, Commonwealth Secretariat


16 May 2013

Health ministers to focus on mental health inclusion

The Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting will look at ways of ensuring the economic and social inclusion of people with mental health challenges


Strategic Action Plan to Implement the Electronic Single Window in Uganda

15 May 2013

The G20 Multi-Year Action Plan on Development: Commonwealth and Organisation Internationale de La Francophonie Perspectives

Commonwealth Secretary-General's departure statement following St Kitts and Nevis visit

"The Commonwealth will continue to speak out internationally and to advocate on the interests of small island states" - Kamalesh Sharma


14 May 2013

Commonwealth book and short story regional prize winners announced

The regional winners of the 2013 Commonwealth book and short story prizes were announced today, unearthing the best of new writing from across the Commonwealth.


13 May 2013

Commonwealth Secretary-General praises Pakistan for conducting historic poll

Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma today congratulated the people of Pakistan for successfully concluding the 11 May 2013 parliamentary elections, and pledged continued support from the organisation as the country consolidates its democracy.


Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014 announces ticketing process

Tickets for the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014 will go on sale from 19 August 2013.