A national consultation begins in Sierra Leone today to help the country’s small and medium enterprises reach new export markets.
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Sierra Leone national consultation to rebuild export economy
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26 January 2016 to 26 January 2016
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London presentation and discussion on the Commonwealth Flagship Trade Publication - 'The Commonwealth in the Unfolding Global Trade Landscape: Prospects, Priorities, and Perspectives.
21 January 2016 to 22 January 2016
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The first Commonwealth Education Ministers Action Group (EMAG) meeting will take place between 21-22 January 2016.
The Commonwealth Secretariat and Trade out of Poverty All-Party Parliamentary Group host seminar at the House of Commons on the subject of the Commonwealth in the unfolding global trade landscape.
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Commonwealth report brings fresh perspective to global trade issues
Commonwealth explores interaction between multilateral trade agenda and SDGs.
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Ensuring development objectives are at heart of major global trade talks
Sharing the findings of major new Commonwealth trade report with delegates at the Business Forum, Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Deodat Maharaj highlighted the Commonwealth’s business advantage.
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Leveraging 'the enormous potential in the Commonwealth’ at summit’s Business Forum
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The Commonwealth Secretariat and UNDP host Blue Economy Webinar – 30 November 2015.
The report to be released ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Malta, provides a detailed assessment of Commonwealth trading patterns and prospects.
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New report reveals Commonwealth edge on trade
First accessible publication with key objectives of driving knowledge sharing and south-south collaboration opportunities in trade competitiveness is launched.
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Trade Express: Strategies for Success
Improving transparency, accountability and efficiency of public financial management institutions and systems will be the focus of a 3-day conference.
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Building partnerships to improve management of public finances in Africa
Pacific trade officials and experts in the Commonwealth are meeting in Tonga to address trade-related issues affecting the region.
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Focus on Pacific trade-related issues in new development agenda
The Commonwealth Secretariat speaks to remittance senders and experts about the impact of recent anti-money laundering measures on money transfers.
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Video: Protecting diaspora remittances
International trade will be one of the prominent issues on the agenda when Commonwealth leaders meet in Malta between 27 and 29 November.
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Trade in the spotlight at Commonwealth summit
International Day of Rural Women on 15 October is a time to celebrate and applaud the role of women in rural development, food production and poverty eradication.
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International Day of Rural Women: statement by Secretary-General
Secretary-General’s addresses the Commonwealth Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Lima, Peru.
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Secretary-General’s opening remarks for the Commonwealth Finance Ministers’ Meeting
October 5 2015 is World Teachers Day: “Empowering teachers, building sustainable societies”.
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World Teachers' Day: statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General
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
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
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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
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A two-day working group meeting will take place between 24-25 August 2015 to explore the risks and opportunities regarding virtual currencies.