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Commonwealth Advisory Body on Sport Meeting 2014

18 July 2014 to 19 July 2014

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The Commonwealth Advisory Body on Sport (CABOS) will meet in Glasgow from 18 to 19 July 2014, on the eve of the Commonwealth Games, to continue its work on encouraging sport as a tool for development and peace, and promoting integrity in sport.

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Commonwealth offers advice to new petroleum producers

Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Deodat Maharaj has underlined the critical importance of emerging oil and gas producer countries designing responsible, accountable and transparent regulatory regimes

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World Press Freedom Day message

World Press Freedom Day is a day to recognise the essential contribution of journalists and journalism to national and international efforts to achieve peace, democracy and diversity.

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Commonwealth and La Francophonie chiefs meet in London

The heads of the two global bodies representing much of the anglophone and francophone world met in London on 30 April to discuss ongoing collaboration between their organisations.

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Jobs, growth and small states dominate G20 dialogue

The fourth annual Commonwealth and La Francophonie dialogue with the G20 ended with a call to focus on the needs of small states

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How the Commonwealth works to change lives through shared goals and values

Explore our interactive presentation to learn more about this year's Commonwealth Theme: #TeamCommonwealth

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Third Global Biennial Conference on Small States

26 March 2014 to 27 March 2014

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Senior government officials from The Commonwealth and beyond met in St Lucia from 26 to 27 March 2014 to explore the theme 'Building Resilience in Small States'

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Commonwealth - La Francophonie - G20 Outreach Meeting

7 April 2014 to 7 April 2014

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The annual Commonwealth and La Francophonie dialogue with the G20 was held in Washington DC on Monday, 7 April 2014 at the International Monetary Fund.

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities Funders Forum

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The event focuses on emerging trends within university research, research management and research funding

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New Deputy Secretary-General (Economic and Social Development) appointed

Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has appointed Mr Deodat Maharaj, from Trinidad and Tobago, to the post of Deputy Secretary-General (Economic and Social Development) at the Commonwealth Secretariat.

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International Africa Forum II

4 April 2014 to 6 April 2014

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The Australia Africa University Network and the Association of Commonwealth Universities will host the second International Africa Forum, themed 'The Power of Partnerships', on 4-6 April 2014 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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Mining On Top: Africa – London Summit 2014

24 June 2014 to 26 June 2014

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Three days of incisive debate between African government officials, mining companies, investors and local experts.

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The Commonwealth in 2013

Celebrating the year in pictures

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Commonwealth Expert Group calls for transparency in climate finance

A Commonwealth expert group convened to explore practical actions to help unlock resources for small and vulnerable Commonwealth countries combat climate change impacts has called for transparency and accountability in the processes and procedures of accessing climate funds.

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CHOGM 2013 Communiqué

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Colombo, Sri Lanka, 15-17 November 2013

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Colombo Declaration on Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Development

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 15-17 November 2013

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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting opens

The 22nd Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) opened today in Sri Lanka’s capital city Colombo with a theatrical welcome to leaders and representatives from the Commonwealth’s 53 member countries.

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CHOGM 2013 Opening Ceremony: Commonwealth Secretary-General's speech

Theme: ‘Growth with Equity; Inclusive Development’

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Commonwealth Business Forum Gala Dinner: Commonwealth Secretary-General speech

"The ties we enjoy as a result of our affinity and shared ambitions provide the basis on which we can build partnerships for economic growth and social progress" - Kamalesh Sharma

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Commonwealth brokers maritime boundary discussions between Caribbean islands

The Commonwealth is assisting St Kitts and Nevis to resolve its outstanding maritime boundaries with five neighbouring countries in the Caribbean region.

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Commonwealth and South Africa enter landmark pact on debt management

The Commonwealth Secretariat and South Africa's National Treasury on 9 October 2013 signed a memorandum of understanding to boost the debt management capacity of member states.

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Commonwealth advocacy mission meets IMF, World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank chiefs

A high-level group of Commonwealth finance ministers met heads of leading international financial institutions in Washington DC on 7 October and made a case for the urgent need to address the debt and financing challenges of small states.

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Commonwealth sends small states’ advocacy mission to IMF and World Bank

The high-level group of Commonwealth ministers will meet heads of leading international financial institutions to make a case for the urgent need to address the debt and financing challenges of small states.

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Commonwealth finance ministers to meet in Washington DC

Ministers will discuss economic and policy issues focusing on financing of the post-2015 development agenda as well as reform of global economic governance. Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will chair the meeting.

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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2013 - Outcomes

15 November 2013 to 17 November 2013

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CHOGM 2013 Outcomes: “Growth with Equity; Inclusive Development”

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