Commonwealth workshop helps deliver quality education in southern Africa
Officials from Commonwealth countries in southern Africa are now better equipped to review their national education policies and deliver better quality inclusive education.
Knowledge sharing key to conflict prevention in Commonwealth countries
Commonwealth member states from Africa and the Caribbean are meeting in Ghana to share experiences and good practices in building, strengthening and sustaining national dialogues to prevent violence and unrest.
Media toolkit to support Malawi’s election validated by monitoring report
A Commonwealth toolkit of journalistic techniques made a significant contribution to fair and balanced reporting of the general election in Malawi that took place last month. That’s the conclusion of a monitoring report released by the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA Malawi). The report was presented to journalists at a seminar in Blantyre to evaluate the Commonwealth’s media project for the election.
Action and innovation to drive Commonwealth Blue Charter champs
‘Champion’ countries of the Commonwealth Blue Charter - a commitment made by the 53 Commonwealth member states to work together to solve ocean-related problems - are laying the groundwork for joint action and developing robust, innovative strategies to tackle the world’s most pressing ocean issues.
Cameroon workshop advances women’s role in peacebuilding
The Commonwealth has held a training session for more than 30 Cameroonians designed to highlight the role women can play in building peace, understanding conflict and countering violent extremism. Participants from Cameroon’s civil society attended the four-day workshop in Douala.
Commonwealth Caribbean endorses broad measures to fight corruption
Caribbean anti-corruption agencies have unanimously agreed on the need for robust legislation to investigate and prosecute corruption in the region.
Duke of Sussex presents innovation awards at Commonwealth 70th anniversary garden party
The Duke of Sussex has today presented special prizes to innovators in international development at a garden party celebrating the Commonwealth’s 70th anniversary.
Report launched in Cameroon on integrating returnees of conflict
The Commonwealth has hosted an event unveiling a report on how the Cameroon government and civil society can support women returning from situations of extremism
Commonwealth Blue Charter champions to convene in London
Countries leading action for ocean health and governance in the Commonwealth will meet in London next week to share strategies and firm up plans for action under the Commonwealth Blue Charter. Agreed unanimously by leaders in April 2018, the Commonwealth Blue Charter commits all 53 member countries to work together on solving crucial ocean-related challenges.
Africa consultation focuses on developing guide to better negotiate foreign investments
A two-day consultation has been held with lawyers to create a practical guide helping member countries negotiate investment contracts which serve their development needs.