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Mega-Trading Blocs and the Future of African Trade

26 May 2015 to 27 May 2015

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This will be the first major conference on mega-trading blocs in Africa and bring together policymakers and standards-setting bodies to share policy perspectives and insights about mega-trading blocs.

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Commonwealth Lecture

'Youth, Innovation and Sustainable Development: the Commonwealth in a Post-2015 World'.

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Commonwealth and La Francophonie to hold “vital” dialogue with G20

Commonwealth and La Francophonie member countries take part in “vital” dialogue with the G20 in Washington DC on 14 April.

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Commonwealth project to boost the development prospects of Caribbean small states

Project aims to boost prospects of Caribbean small states in areas such as security, innovation and energy and private sector development.

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Trade experts steer new course for developing Commonwealth countries

Newly-established CEGT meets for the first time in Malta to consider trade challenges.

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Promoting rule of law for development in small states

Senior officials and legal experts meet to consider rule of law and post-2015 development agenda from the perspective of small Commonwealth states.

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New forum to tackle Commonwealth trade challenges

A Commonwealth working group on trade will meet in Malta for the first time to consider challenges affecting member countries.

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Barbados conference to boost small states’ access to development finance

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Small states to have say on rule of law and justice in post-2015 negotiations

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Commonwealth and African Union strengthen partnership to assist member countries

The Commonwealth Secretariat and African Union have held discussions in Addis Ababa on ways to strengthen collaboration in trade advocacy, electoral support and women’s leadership, among other areas.

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Visit of the Secretary-General to UNESCO

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Conference on Financing for Development in Small States

25 March 2015 to 26 March 2015

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The Conference on Financing for Development in Small States will bring together senior officials from Ministries of Finance, representatives from national and regional organisations, international financial institutions and UN agencies.

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Malta Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting announcement

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The Blue Economy offers rich rewards to countries that seize the moment

OP-ED by Deputy Secretary-General Deodat Maharaj

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Enhancing Trade Capacity Development in Africa, Caribbean and the Pacific

Hub and Spokes II Programme: planning, coordination and governance meeting - welcome and opening remarks by Deodat Maharaj, Deputy Secretary General

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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held on 27-29 November 2015

The next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will be held in Malta, from 27 to 29 November 2015.

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The Commonwealth in 2014

Celebrating the year in pictures

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Reflections on the Commonwealth’s relief effort following the 2004 tsunami

Ten years ago, a devastating tsunami crashed into parts of south and south-east Asia killing hundreds of thousands of people and injuring many more.

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International conference on 'Mega Trading Blocs: Implications for Developing Countries'

15 December 2014 to 16 December 2014

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International Conference on Mega Trading Blocs: Implications for Developing Countries, New Delhi, India

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Mega-Trading Blocs and the Future of African Trade

Commonwealth Lecture

Commonwealth and La Francophonie to hold “vital” dialogue with G20

Commonwealth project to boost the development prospects of Caribbean small states

Trade experts steer new course for developing Commonwealth countries

Promoting rule of law for development in small states

New forum to tackle Commonwealth trade challenges

Barbados conference to boost small states’ access to development finance

Small states to have say on rule of law and justice in post-2015 negotiations

Commonwealth and African Union strengthen partnership to assist member countries

Visit of the Secretary-General to UNESCO

Conference on Financing for Development in Small States

Malta Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting announcement

The Blue Economy offers rich rewards to countries that seize the moment

Enhancing Trade Capacity Development in Africa, Caribbean and the Pacific

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held on 27-29 November 2015

The Commonwealth in 2014

Reflections on the Commonwealth’s relief effort following the 2004 tsunami

International conference on 'Mega Trading Blocs: Implications for Developing Countries'

Secretary-General's statement on Human Rights Day 2014

Commonwealth Secretary-General visits The Bahamas

Fiji rejoins Commonwealth as a full member

Blog: SIDS 2014 conference in Samoa

Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General's address to SIDS 2014

Commentary: Revisiting the wealth of small island states

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