The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations. Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.

The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth’s aims of development, democracy and peace. It publishes authoritative, evidence-based research and knowledge products for policymakers, academics, professionals and wider publics across the world. Our areas of focus and expertise include small and developing states; environment and climate change; democracy, law and government; and social issues concerning young people, gender, health and education.

The National Assembly and Presidential Elections in Nigeria, 12 and 19 April 2003

Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group for Nigeria's national assembly and presidential elections held on 12 and 19 April 2003. The group was chaired by HE Dr Salim Ahmed Salim, former prime minister of the United Republic of Tanzania and was comprised of 14 eminent persons in total.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780850927863
Publication Date: Aug 2006
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A Manual of International Dispute Resolution

Anthony Connerty

A practical guide to international dispute resolution and settlement, especially in the fields of trade and commerce, investment, and intellectual property. The book will be of interest to readers worldwide who need to understand international dispute resolution processes and institutions.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780850928372
Publication Date: Nov 2006
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Financing Local Government

Nick Devas

Explores how fiscal decentralisation takes place alongside administrative decentralisation. This book considers the revenue sources available, systems of intergovernmental transfers between central and local government, and the procedures necessary to ensure that local governments use their financial resources appropriately.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780850928532
Publication Date: Jun 2008
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Assessing the Playing Field

Camille Stoll-Davey

Full participation by small and developing countries in the financial services sector requires a "level playing field". This work analyses debates on this issue between the OECD and small and developing countries, and suggests ways to ensure fairness in international taxation matters.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780850928563
Publication Date: May 2007
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Horticultural Chain Management for Eastern and Southern Africa

Ameliat Lombard

Designed to help trainers develop suitable materials to assist small farmers and producers to supply high quality horticultural produce for sale. This title provides the trainer with practical tasks that reinforce and enhance comprehension of theoretical training.

Format: Spiral bound
ISBN: 9780850928594
Publication Date: Mar 2009
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Gender and Trade Action Guide

Catherine Atthill

The Action Guide is flexible and can be used by trainers or for self-study. It includes case studies, activities, training suggestions and recommended readings provided on CD-ROM and can be used as a basic introduction or as a resource to develop capacity building for others.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780850928624
Publication Date: Jun 2007
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Surgery for Pelvic Malignancies

Evgenia Halkia

Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9789963716586
Publication Date: Apr 2014
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Emergency Cardiology

Loukianos S. Rallidis

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789963716814
Publication Date: Jan 2017
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Handbook of Cost and Management Accounting

Zahirul Hoque

The primary focus of this book is on techniques and concepts of cost and management accounting for strategic business decisions. It considers both conventional and contemporary issues.The book is a reference source for practising accountants, senior executives and managers working in human resources, operations, and accounting divisions. It is also ideal for courses in graduate programs such as master's degree, MBA orExecutive MBA.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781904905011
Publication Date: Feb 2005
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Childcare Choices and Costs

Alison Haynes

This book is primarily for parents looking for a source of information which compares the different types of childcare available in the UK. It provides information on the financial consequences, commitments and obligations that come with each of the different forms of childcare.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781904905295
Publication Date: May 2015
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