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Challenges and opportunities of building resilience of small states discussed at Commonwealth conference

Speaker: Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma

The Commonwealth is hosting a forum from 17 to 18 September to promote the interests of small states.

The Commonwealth Secretariat is convening a global conference to discuss the unique development challenges of small states and explore policy options to address them.

Departure Statement by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma after visiting Kingdom of Swaziland, 2-4 August 2012

Migration and development experts from the Commonwealth and beyond are meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, from 2 to 4 July to examine the costs and benefits of migration in small states.

Commonwealth experts on migration and development to examine the challenges and opportunities for Around 30 migration and development experts from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific will attend a meeting in Kingston, Jamaica from 2-4 July to examine the costs and benefits of migration to small states and to make practical suggestions about mechanisms small states can employ to realise greater benefits from migration.

Political will to translate development into real, co-ordinated action crucial for very small island states.

The Commonwealth’s new Trade Adviser for Small States has joined the Commonwealth Small States Office in Geneva.

Regional consultative meeting held in Tonga

Washington DC, United States of America

International trade experts from around the Commonwealth are working on a ‘first-of-its-kind’ publication, designed to give practical advice to negotiators from small states.

“The CFTC is a trusted partner particularly noted for responding to the concerns of small states” – Deputy Secretary-General

The Commonwealth Secretariat and the World Bank have organised a high level expert meeting to discuss the current challenges facing small states and identify remedies to address them.

Foreign ministers meeting in Perth ahead of CHOGM 2011 say urgent funding needed

An opportunity for our voice to be heard – Solomon Islands Foreign Affairs Minister Peter Shanel Agovaka

Reforms recommended at a seminar sponsored by the Commonwealth Secretariat include the introduction of mediation to settle civil cases and changes to Seychelles civil procedure code

Office provides a base for delegations visiting Geneva and enables them to establish a diplomatic presence in the region

Les pays confirment leur présence dans le nouveau bureau subventionné pour les petits États

Countries confirm their tenancy in new subsidised office for small states