“Undoubtedly, increased levels of trade and investment will be essential for continued economic growth and development of Commonwealth countries”. -Rt Hon Kamla Persad- Bissessar, Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago
Commonwealth agencies assist member countries to improve their investment climate and establish ways to attract long-term investments. Representing over 100 businesses across the Commonwealth, the Commonwealth Business Council provides information on investment opportunities and promotes private and public sector investment in Commonwealth countries. The Commonwealth Secretariat helps member countries to strengthen policies which encourage investment by lowering investment costs, reducing risks, improving human and institutional capacities, and expanding access to knowledge and technology.
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May 17, 2012
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have played an important role in South Asia and are a critical source for employment creation as well as income generation. This publication aims to propose practical policy interventions for improving business environments in three South Asian countries.
Africa Progress Panel calls on African governments to drive towards Millennium Development Goals
May 14, 2012African leaders urged to launch 'big push' as inequality, marginalisation and disenfranchisement threaten MDG progress. The Africa Progress Panel, chaired by Kofi Annan, the former UN secretary general, said while the continent had made notable gains in the past decade, its record on poverty does not match its overall economic growth.
Universities get $38 billion to open more doors
May 11, 2012Universities will receive a a total of $38.8 billion over the next four years to support a record 770,000 students. The 2012 academic year was the first time undergraduate places were unlimited at all public universities, driving a $5.2 billion increase above previous funding levels between 2010 and 2015.
Study in UK with a Jubilee scholarship
May 10, 2012The good news is that the British Council and the UK Government have launched Jubilee Scholarships 2012, 60 new awards to study a Masters in the UK, to commemorate Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics 2012.
Groundwater in Africa: Harnessing the hidden sea for climate adaptation
May 07, 2012A DFID-funded study provides new information on the extent and potential of groundwater as a way to support development and help buffer the impact of climate change. The aim of the study was to improve our understanding of the twin impacts of climate change and increasing demand on groundwater resources on the continent.
Glasgow set for supersize Commonwealths
May 04, 2012The 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will be the biggest yet after organisers finalised the full programme for the 17-sport, 11-day event. There will be 256 medal events from July 23 to August 3, 2014, with 22 of them para-sports medal events.
