1. Introduction

Small and vulnerable states continue to navigate an increasingly challenging global economic environment marked by persistent shocks, climate vulnerability, debt pressures and constrained fiscal space. For these countries, building economic resilience and achieving sustainable prosperity is not a choice, but a necessity. Against this backdrop, the Commonwealth Secretariat has responded with a fit-for-purpose Strategic Plan that is firmly focused on supporting member countries through practical, targeted and results-driven interventions.

This bulletin reflects on the strength of the Commonwealth family and the power of working together to deliver meaningful outcomes for small states. It highlights how collective action, shared expertise and solidarity are translating into real impact on the ground, and identifies a selection of interventions supported in small states in 2025 that are already making a difference – demonstrating innovation, adaptability and resilience. These interventions now require scaling up to deepen impact and extend benefits across the wider membership.

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