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"All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual. Albert Einstein

Commonwealth bodies are assisting governments, businesses and civil society to address concerns and develop appropriate programmes and policies to improve education, trade, investment and the environment across member countries.

Education in the Commonwealth

Commonwealth organisations work with governments and international partners to help widen educational opportunity and expand learning... Read more

Trade

is a cornerstone of economic development, producing more investment and jobs, and helping to reduce poverty. Read more

Investment

is the foundation for long-term economic growth and development Read more

Entrepreneurship

and small business are critical components of a country’s economic development, contributing to employment, innovation and economic growth Read more

The Environment

Environmental issues and climate change continue to attract world-wide attention as one of the gravest challenges facing the international community. Read more

ICT for Development

harnesses the transformational power of information and communication technologies to further economic growth and social progress Read more

Science and technology

continue to shape the pace and direction of development at the local, national and global level. Read more

CC. Blog

Climate Ch​ange: Unit​ed Procras​tinations?​

0 comments - At the global climate talks in Durban, the nations of the world, against expectation and at the eleventh hour, agreed to a legally binding treaty on carbon emissions, but with terms yet to be agreed and a date set for 2020 for them to come into effect, will it be too little too late?Read more

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"... our  own world wide web... built not only on technology but also on groups and associations, both formal and informal, between people."

(H.M Queen Elizabeth II at the opening CHOGM 2005 in Malta)