Creating a more participatory approach to tax co-operation tops the agenda of this year’s meeting of Commonwealth finance ministers.
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Finance ministers to focus on more inclusive approach to global tax reform
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The ‘2030 Trade in Fish Agenda’ was jointly proposed by the Commonwealth and UNCTAD and agreed at fisheries conference in Geneva, Switzerland, 1 October 2015.
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Commonwealth-UNCTAD roadmap agreed to ensure sustainable fisheries trade
The mismanagement of ocean resources is placing the oceans under enormous pressure, with implications for humanity that we are only now beginning to fully appreciate.
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Commentary: Trade policy negotiations should contribute to sustainable fisheries
A new Commonwealth project to help Sierra Leone enhance export competitiveness by improving product packaging will be launched on 9 September in Freetown.
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New project set to boost Sierra Leone’s export competitiveness
Commonwealth Virtual Currencies Working Group concludes three-day conference in London
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Governments urged to consider legislative response to virtual currencies
6 October 2015 to 7 October 2015
Event
Influencing international tax discussions to boost domestic tax revenue will be the main focus of this year’s Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting.
A new Commonwealth survey shows lack of regulations around virtual currencies could be exacerbating the risks associated with them.
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Lack of regulations likely to increase crimes linked to virtual currencies
The Commonwealth congratulates Jamaica for taking an important step to boost economic growth by committing to a second National Export Strategy.
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New export strategy spells more prosperous future for Jamaica
24 August 2015 to 25 August 2015
Event
A two-day working group meeting will take place between 24-25 August 2015 to explore the risks and opportunities regarding virtual currencies.
The Commonwealth has urged the international community to “seize the opportunity” to end extreme poverty at a landmark conference on development finance.
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‘Seize the opportunity’ urges Commonwealth at landmark Addis Ababa summit
Crowdfunding heralded as potential source of billions of dollars of financing for developing countries.
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Crowdfunding hailed as a way to ‘democratise’ development financing
In efforts to explore new and innovative approaches to development finance, the Commonwealth is organising an exciting event to showcase the potential of crowdfunding.
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Can crowdfunding help to close the financing gap?
The Commonwealth will help to unlock the potential of Caribbean countries to withstand natural disasters and economic challenges through powerful partnerships and meaningful assistance.
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Powerful partnerships will transform the Caribbean
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma will arrive in Guyana on Saturday 27 June 2015 for a three-day visit
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Commonwealth Secretary-General visits Guyana
National authorities from 12 Commonwealth countries in the Caribbean have joined forces to establish a new regional body to enhance transparency and help fight corruption.
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Caribbean integrity commissions form new Commonwealth body to fight corruption
15 July 2015 to 15 July 2015
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A Commonwealth Side Event - UN Third Conference on Financing for Development
The 19th triennial Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (19CCEM) opened Tuesday in Nassau, Bahamas.
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Bahamas meeting opens with call to ‘act now’ on education goals
Anti-corruption commissions from across the Caribbean gather in Grenada for a conference to boost regional cooperation.
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Caribbean anti-corruption commissions gather at Commonwealth conference
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Kamalesh Sharma, met the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Hon Dr Timothy Harris, on his ongoing visit to the country.
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Secretary-General's visit to St Kitts and Nevis
Officials and experts will meet in South Africa to consider how international trade can be made more inclusive to support sustainable development.
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Reshaping the future of global trade for universal economic growth
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Dr Josephine Ojiambo's speaks at the 2015 Commonwealth Local Government Conference, Gaborone, Botswana
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Supporting the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals
The Third Commonwealth Stakeholders’ Conference on Public Debt Management will take place in Johannesburg from 17-19 June 2015.
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Managing public debt in an uncertain era
The Commonwealth is developing decisive action plans, based on new and globally leading research, to tackle institutionalised exclusion of women in public bodies and private companies.
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Breaking the glass ceiling in public and private sector leadership
Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma
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World Oceans Day 2015
23 June 2015 to 24 June 2015
Event
Providing a platform for officials, experts, the private sector and other stakeholders to meet and review emerging and long-standing trade-related issues.