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Secretary-General calls for greater collaborative efforts to tackle corruption in the Caribbean

The Commonwealth Secretary-General has called for greater collaboration among Commonwealth Caribbean member states in the fight against corruption. She was speaking at the opening of an anti-corruption conference, currently underway in St Kitts and Nevis.

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8th Commonwealth Caribbean Anti-Corruption Conference

23 May 2022 to 25 May 2022

Event

The 8th Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies (CCAICACB) will take place in St. Kitts and Nevis, and virtually, from 23 – 25 May 2022 under the theme, ‘Controlling Corruption – Preventative Mechanisms Work Better Than Reactive Measures’.

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Roadmap for Success: Implementing the Commonwealth Anti-Corruption Benchmarks

7 June 2022 to 7 June 2022

Event

In 2021, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Global Infrastructure Anti-Corruption Centre, and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors published the Commonwealth Anti-Corruption Benchmarks.

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Women leaders inspired by sharing experiences and best practice at leadership workshop

As part of the “Commonwealth Inclusive Dialogue and Women’s Political Participation” project, the Commonwealth Secretariat, UN Women and Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) jointly hosted a three-day workshop on Leadership for Good Governance and Social Transformation in the Caribbean two weeks ago.

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Africa Anti-corruption conference concludes with strong commitment for greater collaboration to tackle corruption

Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa call for greater regional collaboration among member states in the fight against corruption.

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12th Africa anti-corruption conference opens with clarion call for collective action to stamp out corruption

The 12th edition of the Secretariat’s landmark Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa is currently underway in Kigali to discuss the impacts of corruption on sustainable development and strategies for combating corruption

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Commonwealth Secretary-General meets with President Kagame in Kigali ahead of CHOGM2022

Commonwealth Secretary-General The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, QC, met this week with His Excellency, President Paul Kagame and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Vincent Biruta at Village Urugwiro.

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12th Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa

3 May 2022 to 7 May 2022

Event

The 12th Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 3 – 7 May 2022 under the theme: ‘Combating Corruption for Good Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa’.

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Strengthening women's role in politics is key to solving today's crises

Investing in the inclusion of women and girls in political processes and leadership directly benefits economic growth, good governance and participatory democracy.

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Commonwealth trains Zambian staff on management and corruption mitigation measures

More than 20 senior leadership and management staff from the Anti-Corruption Commission of Zambia have completed a four-day workshop aimed at equipping them with skills to successfully lead anti-corruption agencies and mitigate corruption both within the organisation and externally.

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The Commonwealth Anti-Corruption Benchmarks

Practical, comprehensive, and measurable steps to fight corruption

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Second Marlborough Dialogues welcomes former Kenyan Prime Minister Odinga

The Commonwealth Secretariat has today held the second session of its Marlborough Dialogues in London today. The dialogues are a new forum for discussion with political leaders and thinkers from within the Commonwealth.

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Marlborough Dialogues welcomes the Deputy President of Kenya

The Commonwealth Secretariat has today held the first instance of a new forum for discussion and dialogue with political leaders and thinkers from within the Commonwealth.

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Commonwealth Secretary-General Statement to Human Rights Council

Read the statement by The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations to the 49th regular session on the Human Rights Council.

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Backlogs in the Civil Justice System

13 July 2021 to 15 July 2021

Webinar

How is the Commonwealth addressing worsening backlogs in the civil justice system created by COVID-19?

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Backlogs in the Criminal Justice System

27 April 2021 to 29 April 2021

Webinar

How is the Commonwealth addressing worsening backlogs in the criminal justice system created by COVID-19?

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Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General: We must stand firmly against acts of aggression

The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations said:

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Commonwealth Model Laws

Learn more about Commonwealth Model Laws

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Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group

The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) assesses violations of Commonwealth values and recommends measures to restore democracy and constitutional rule. Its activities, composition and remit are reviewed every two years.

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Event: 40 Years of Commonwealth Election Observation - Evolving, Responding, Innovating

1 July 2020

Event

In 2020, the Commonwealth commemorated 40 years of election observation.

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Tackling Corruption

The Commonwealth helps governments, judges, the police and other public institutions tackle systemic corruption by sharing best practices, training and policy research.

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Public Sector Governance

The Commonwealth works with national authorities to uphold transparency and accountability in public services. We pay particular attention to strengthening anti-corruption agencies, public administration and financial management systems in small and less developed countries.

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Secretary-General calls for greater collaborative efforts to tackle corruption in the Caribbean

8th Commonwealth Caribbean Anti-Corruption Conference

Roadmap for Success: Implementing the Commonwealth Anti-Corruption Benchmarks

Women leaders inspired by sharing experiences and best practice at leadership workshop

Africa Anti-corruption conference concludes with strong commitment for greater collaboration to tackle corruption

12th Africa anti-corruption conference opens with clarion call for collective action to stamp out corruption

Commonwealth Secretary-General meets with President Kagame in Kigali ahead of CHOGM2022

12th Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa

Strengthening women's role in politics is key to solving today's crises

Commonwealth trains Zambian staff on management and corruption mitigation measures

The Commonwealth Anti-Corruption Benchmarks

Second Marlborough Dialogues welcomes former Kenyan Prime Minister Odinga

Marlborough Dialogues welcomes the Deputy President of Kenya

Commonwealth Secretary-General Statement to Human Rights Council

Backlogs in the Civil Justice System

Backlogs in the Criminal Justice System

Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General: We must stand firmly against acts of aggression

Commonwealth Model Laws

Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group

Event: 40 Years of Commonwealth Election Observation - Evolving, Responding, Innovating

Tackling Corruption

Public Sector Governance

Commonwealth Cyber Declaration Programme

Promoting the Rule of Law

Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in the Commonwealth

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