A new Commonwealth documentary released today takes viewers inside Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Finance to show how better data, technology and transparency are changing the way the country manages its public debt.
Read news - New Commonwealth documentary goes behind the scenes of Saint Lucia's debt transformationMain page for this area of work
A blog by Dr Mohamed Z M Aazim, Debt Adviser at the Commonwealth Secretariat.
Read news - Blog: How Zambia turned a debt buyback into development gains A Commonwealth workshop was held in Suva, Fiji, last week to help six Asian and Pacific small island developing states strengthen debt transparency, improve risk monitoring and build resilience against emerging fiscal pressures.
Read news - Commonwealth workshop strengthens public debt management in small island developing statesHeads of integrity commissions and anti-corruption bodies from across the Caribbean concluded their annual meeting in Jamaica recently with renewed commitments to strengthen cooperation, share practical solutions and reinforce integrity systems across the region and the Commonwealth.
Read news - Caribbean anti-corruption leaders deepen regional cooperation on integrityBlog by Mac Banda, Adviser and Team Leader (Systems), Debt Management Unit, Commonwealth Secretariat
Read news - Blog: How Commonwealth Meridian is supporting small businesses and financial stability in EswatiniBy Wei Chen, Programme Assistant, Economic Development, Trade and Investment, and Dr Ruth Kattumuri, Senior Director, Economic Development, Trade and Investment, Commonwealth Secretariat. Photo credit: Clayton Smith/WorldFish
Read story - Blog: Hope in the face of harm: Understanding climate justice in the CommonwealthAcross the Commonwealth, diaspora communities play a vital role in supporting their countries of origin. Yet despite strong ties, skills and capital flows, their full investment potential remains largely untapped. That opportunity took centre stage on 6 May 2026, at a high‑level roundtable at Marlborough House, where policymakers, investors and partners explored how diaspora investment can unlock sustainable growth and long‑term resilience across the Commonwealth.
Read news - African diaspora investment spotlighted at Commonwealth roundtable Debt managers from Barbados, Sri Lanka and Tanzania have won the inaugural Commonwealth Public Debt Management Awards in recognition of their contributions and innovation in managing public debt.
Read press release - Officials from Barbados, Sri Lanka and Tanzania win Commonwealth Public Debt Management AwardsBy Vikas Pandey, Debt Systems Development Officer, Commonwealth Secretariat
Read news - Blog: How integrated debt and finance systems can make every dollar countTrade officials from small and least developed Commonwealth countries took part in a preparatory workshop to support them in representing their national interests at the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference.
Read news - Commonwealth helps small and least developed states prepare for WTO ministerial conferenceOpening remarks by the Commonwealth Secretary General, Hon Shirley Botchwey, at the Commonwealth Investment Network Summit on Tuesday, March 10 2026 in London.
Read speech - Secretary General's opening remarks at the Commonwealth Investment Network SummitEntrepreneurs from across Commonwealth small island developing states (SIDS) in the Pacific and Caribbean are presenting practical climate and economic solutions to global investors this week at the Commonwealth Investment Network (CIN) Summit.
Read news - Commonwealth Investment Network showcases climate solutions from small states to global investorsSenior officials from Kenya have completed a two-week workshop in London aimed at strengthening how the country manages the money it borrows.
Read news - Kenya strengthens public debt management with Commonwealth and FSD Africa support 4 February 2026 to 4 February 2026
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Join us for the official launch of the Global Sport and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Baseline and Initial Impact Report.
This paper supplements the Commonwealth Model Mining Feasibility Study Guidelines by providing the conceptual underpinnings and governance frameworks required for their consistent interpretation and use.
Read publication - Understanding Mining Feasibility StudiesA blog by Dr Tamara Mughogho, Economic Adviser in the Economic Policy and Small States Section of the Commonwealth.
Read news - Blog: Supporting a national vision: Kenya’s Diaspora Investment Strategy for 2025-2030How can countries navigate fiscal pressures while still nurturing the potential of their young people? How can we design economic frameworks that are both responsive today and transformative for tomorrow? This publication draws on the latest findings from the Commonwealth Youth Development Index to offer a clear, data-driven picture of where progress is being made – and where it is at risk.
Read publication - Public Debt and Youth Development in Commonwealth Member CountriesThe Curriculum Framework is a flexible guide designed to support countries in shaping education systems that are relevant, inclusive and future ready.
Rather than prescribing a fixed syllabus, it provides a model for integrating knowledge, skills, values and attitudes, preparing learners not only for employment but also for active and meaningful participation in society. At its core, the framework aligns national curricula with the SDGs, ensuring that education contributes to individual wellbeing, social inclusion and sustainable development.
Read publication - A Curriculum Framework for the Sustainable Development Goals: Second EditionRather than prescribing a fixed syllabus, it provides a model for integrating knowledge, skills, values and attitudes, preparing learners not only for employment but also for active and meaningful participation in society. At its core, the framework aligns national curricula with the SDGs, ensuring that education contributes to individual wellbeing, social inclusion and sustainable development.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of trade-related regulatory frameworks – covering both conventional and digital domains – across seven Indo-Pacific economies: Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Fiji and Samoa. The analysis focuses on identifying regulatory inconsistencies, non-tariff barriers and institutional gaps that hinder cross-border trade, with the objective of informing a phased roadmap towards regulatory coherence and regional economic integration.
Read publication - Regulatory Coherence on Trade in the Indo-PacificAs it celebrates its 40th year, the Information Technology for Development (ITD) journal is expanding its horizons and will now be published by the Association for Information Systems (AIS).
Read news - New chapter begins for Commonwealth Secretariat’s flagship IT for Development journal in 2026By Dr Mohamed Z M Aazim, Adviser, Debt Management Unit, Commonwealth Secretariat.
Read news - Blog: $100 trillion and counting - can we tame the global public debt surge? Commonwealth Finance Ministers have met to set out ways to tackle the global economic uncertainty amid trade tariffs, inflationary pressures, debt vulnerabilities, and geopolitical fragmentation.
Read news - Commonwealth ministers commit to unlocking finance amid economic uncertaintyMore than 60 Ghanaian judges, prosecutors and investigators took part in two Commonwealth symposiums this week, designed to strengthen their ability to handle cybercrime cases affecting both people and businesses.
Read news - Ghanaian justice and security officials better equipped to protect victims of cybercrimeDuring the Caribbean Telecommunications Union’s ICT Week, held in Jamaica, the Commonwealth Secretariat officially launched the Commonwealth Model Law on Digital Trade, accompanied by an implementation guide. This landmark legal framework is designed to modernise trade rules, strengthen competitiveness, and drive inclusive growth in the digital economy
Read news - Commonwealth launches model law to unlock growth in digital tradeCommonwealth Investment Network (CIN)
The Commonwealth Investment Network (CIN) fosters collaboration across a diverse ecosystem of local, regional, and international partners to identify, develop, and support investment opportunities in Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS). By engaging international financiers, facilitating knowledge exchange, strengthening local capacity, and delivering tailored technical assistance, the CIN works to enhance project bankability and unlock viable, climate-positive growth opportunities. The Network’s overarching objective is to mobilise private finance and technical expertise to help build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable island economies.
The Commonwealth Investment Network (CIN) is piloting a three-month accelerator programme for Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean and the Pacific.
The Commonwealth Investment Network (CIN) fosters collaboration across a diverse ecosystem of local, regional, and international partners to identify, develop, and support investment opportunities in Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS). By engaging international financiers, facilitating knowledge exchange, strengthening local capacity, and delivering tailored technical assistance, the CIN works to enhance project bankability and unlock viable, climate-positive growth opportunities. The Network’s overarching objective is to mobilise private finance and technical expertise to help build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable island economies.
The Commonwealth Investment Network (CIN) is piloting a three-month accelerator programme for Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean and the Pacific.