Explore how the Commonwealth Secretariat enhances global trade competitiveness, supports effective debt management, and promotes sustainable management of natural resources. Learn about our initiatives for small states, the Connectivity Agenda, and the Commonwealth Fintech Toolkit.

Commonwealth Business Summit logo

The inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit was hosted by the Government of Namibia in Windhoek from 18–20 June 2025 on the sidelines of the 2025 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting.

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Commonwealth trade ministers

The 2025 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting brought together trade ministers from across the Commonwealth to discuss critical trade policy issues and strengthen intra-Commonwealth trade and investment.

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Creating better trade opportunities

Commonwealth experts help member countries improve their global trade competitiveness by developing their export capabilities.

Public Debt Management Programme

The Secretariat’s Debt Management Unit (DMU) supports member countries to effectively manage their debt portfolios.

Energy and natural resources

For more than 50 years, we have helped member countries on the formulation of petroleum and mineral resource development policies and strategies, including reviewing and developing regulatory arrangements for the effective administration of the sectors. 

Connectivity Agenda

The Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda is a platform for countries to exchange best practices and experiences to trade and investment and undertake domestic reform.

Small States

Thirty-three of the world’s 42 small states are Commonwealth members. We have championed small and vulnerable states since the 1980s and campaign internationally for special attention to the unique development challenges they face.

Commonwealth Fintech Toolkit

The Commonwealth Fintech Toolkit aims to build the capabilities of senior leaders and their teams, helping them to understand the building blocks of fintech.