10. Annex: Tables

This annex includes the tables from the 'Refocusing & Realigning Our Priorities' section in a simplified, text-based format.

Table 1: Reprioritising Our Core Strengths

Economy

Democracy

Environment

31

countries supported on trade competitiveness since 2016

205

elections observed in 40 countries since 1980

$499m 

(USD) in climate finance secured for 15 countries since 2015

$4tn 

(USD) in government debt managed by 45 countries through the Commonwealth’s Meridian software since 2019

315

officials from 58 elections management bodies trained since 2013

3,400+

government officials trained in climate finance since 2015

40

countries supported on natural resource management since 1966

7,000+

officials from 34 countries trained in anti-corruption and leadership since 2015

23

countries supported in maritime boundary negotiations since 1978

Youth

Gender

Small States

53

countries supported on youth development since 1973, with progress monitored by our global Youth Development Index

26+

countries supported on gender-responsive budgeting since 1995

25

SIDS (all Commonwealth SIDS), supported through multiple programmes since 2016

 

Table 2: Programmes: What Will Change?

  2021–2025 Plan 2025–2030 Plan
1. Programme Structure

13 thematic
programmes

40+ projects

 3 flagship programmes + 1 cross-cutting programme, with stronger focus and oversight
2. Democracy Responsive support Proactive early-warning system designed to anticipate democratic setbacks
3. Economy & Trade General trade promotion and support Commonwealth advantage leveraged to improve access to finance, debt management, inclusive trade and investment
4. Environment Climate-resilient and low- carbon development Climate adaptation and mitigation, sustainable energy systems, conservation, and sustainability
5. Youth & Gender Individual projects and partial main-streaming efforts Central to all programme design and delivery
6. Small States Selective programme delivery Core programmatic priority

 

 

 

Table 3: Systems: What Will Change?

  Strategic Plan 2021–2025 Strategic Plan 2025–2030
1. Organisational Culture Project-led oversight and culture Strengthened strategic alignment and oversight in line with an international civil service ethos
2. Partnerships Mostly bilateral Multi-stakeholder partnerships aimed at enhancing programmatic impact
3. Communications Primarily event-driven Programme-driven, strategic and brand-focused communications
4. Secretariat’s Role Delivery partner and technical assistance provider More targeted convener and trusted reform catalyst
5. Monitoring & Evaluation Activity and output-level reporting Culture of accountability, learning and impact

 

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