This paper considers how access to international markets affects development and growth, with a particular emphasis on the Commonwealth countries.
Read publication - Trade Costs, Market Access and Growth in the CommonwealthMain page for this area of work
This study highlights the emerging dynamics and further potential of intra-Commonwealth trade and investment.
Read publication - A Rising Commonwealth TideThe Commonwealth’s flagship debt management system is set to play a “catalytic role” in facilitating Cyprus’s public debt management operations, one of the country’s chief officials has said.
Read news - Top Cyprus debt chief endorses Commonwealth Secretariat softwareNew Commonwealth report notes virtual currencies offer countries a cost-effective, fast and accessible alternative to settling financial payments, but unclear laws and regulations are preventing their responsible development and encouraging their exploitation by criminals.
Read news - Commonwealth report calls for clearer legislation for virtual currencies An audience of trade experts, High Commissioners and media gathered yesterday to debate the trade prospects for 53 member countries
Read news - Experts praise $1 trillion Commonwealth ‘trade advantage’This issue of Commonwealth Trade Hot Topics focuses on the integration of small economies in value chains in the agrifood, seafood, and textiles and apparel sectors in the case of goods, and in tourism as well as IT and business process outsourcing in the case of services.
Read publication - Participation of Small Economies in Global Value ChainsA new Commonwealth initiative aims to strengthen national economies in the Pacific by pinpointing development challenges and identifying targeted solutions.
Read news - Boosting Pacific economies through resilience profiling A national consultation begins in Sierra Leone today to help the country’s small and medium enterprises reach new export markets.
Read news - Sierra Leone national consultation to rebuild export economy26 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.
Read news - Commonwealth report brings fresh perspective to global trade issues Commonwealth explores interaction between multilateral trade agenda and SDGs.
Read news - Ensuring development objectives are at heart of major global trade talksThis issue of Trade Express focuses on the support provided by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Trade Competitiveness Section to the Government of Barbados in order to revitalise the services sector in the country through the development of a National Services Sector Development Plan (NSSD).
Read publication - Revitalising the Services Sector in BarbadosSharing 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.
Read news - Leveraging 'the enormous potential in the Commonwealth’ at summit’s Business ForumEvent
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.
Read news - New report reveals Commonwealth edge on tradeFirst accessible publication with key objectives of driving knowledge sharing and south-south collaboration opportunities in trade competitiveness is launched.
Read news - Trade Express: Strategies for SuccessImproving transparency, accountability and efficiency of public financial management institutions and systems will be the focus of a 3-day conference.
Read news - Building partnerships to improve management of public finances in AfricaPacific trade officials and experts in the Commonwealth are meeting in Tonga to address trade-related issues affecting the region.
Read news - Focus on Pacific trade-related issues in new development agendaThe Commonwealth Secretariat speaks to remittance senders and experts about the impact of recent anti-money laundering measures on money transfers.
Read news - Video: Protecting diaspora remittancesInternational trade will be one of the prominent issues on the agenda when Commonwealth leaders meet in Malta between 27 and 29 November.
Read news - Trade in the spotlight at Commonwealth summitInternational 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.
Read news - International Day of Rural Women: statement by Secretary-GeneralSecretary-General’s addresses the Commonwealth Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Lima, Peru.
Read news - Secretary-General’s opening remarks for the Commonwealth Finance Ministers’ MeetingOctober 5 2015 is World Teachers Day: “Empowering teachers, building sustainable societies”.
Read news - World Teachers' Day: statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General