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.

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Growth opportunity for Caribbean and Pacific businesses

Projects and small and medium-sized businesses, supporting climate mitigation, adaptation or resilience, are invited to apply.

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

It was held on the sidelines of the 2025 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting.

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Agriculture and data

National agricultural data infrastructure (NAgDI)

Through NAgDI we’re supporting governments to connect existing data sources, improve coordination and set clear rules for data access, ownership and use.

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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.