News and events

Commonwealth forum stresses sustainable tourism at World Travel Market

What is the role of government in making tourism more sustainable? Why should communities living near a game reserve not hunt down animals for food? Or why should they keep the forests as homes for animals instead of clearing them to increase arable land? These were among the many issues arising during a panel discussion organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat at the recently concluded World Travel Market in London on 8 November 2011.

Collaboration benefits small businesses in Ghana

Business advisers develop skills at training programme to further help small and medium-sized enterprises in Ghana

Good leadership critical for development

Forum looks at leadership in the public sector as a prerequisite for national development and growth

New Commonwealth book looks at the link between democracy and development

Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General launches Governance Yearbook 2011/12

Commonwealth takes NCDs agenda to AIDS summit

Links between AIDS and non-communicable diseases to be addressed

Commonwealth, World Bank convene expert meeting on Small States

Women leaders meet to map out gender equality in the public sector

Strong political leadership highlighted as vital in boosting gender equality and development in the Commonwealth

Commonwealth forum to strengthen role of officials to deliver development

Forums focus on enhancing the leadership role of senior officials to deliver public services

CHOGM 2013 preparations begin now

Secretary-General meets Sri Lankan leader for wide-ranging informal talks

Secretary-General meets President Nasheed on eve of SAARC summit

"The Commonwealth is an organisation driven by national priorities" – Sharma