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.
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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Manoeuvring at the Margins
Emily Jones
Highlights three areas where small states can maximise their potential influence: establishing an effective negotiating team by strengthening human resources; harnessing the support of civil society and the private sector; and, improving negotiation strategies.
- Imprint: Commonwealth Secretariat
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290067
- Publication Date: Feb 2010
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Public-Private Partnerships Policy and Practice
H.K. Yong
A comprehensive reference guide on Public-Private Partnerships theory and practice for senior policy-makers and other public sector officials in developing countries. The guide focuses on the key lessons learned - and emerging best practice - from successful and failed PPP transactions over the past thirty years.
- Imprint: Commonwealth Secretariat
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290203
- Publication Date: Sep 2010
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The Impact of China and India on Sub-Saharan Africa
Oliver Morrissey
Through detailed country-level analysis, this study examines the trading partnerships between China, India and sub-Saharan Africa. It assesses the economic impacts, identifies challenges and provides recommendations to assist policy-makers enhance the ability of SSA countries to derive benefits and to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Imprint: Commonwealth Secretariat
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290555
- Publication Date: May 2011
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The Commonwealth Guide to Advancing Development through Sport
Tess Kay
A Guide for governments and stakeholders seeking to strengthen the contribution of sport to development and peace work. Part 1 provides evidence-based analysis of the potential contribution of sport to development objectives. Part 2 provides a practical framework for analysis, planning and monitoring of sport in development and peace work.
- Imprint: Commonwealth Secretariat
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290876
- Publication Date: Jun 2013
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Taxation of Entertainers and Sports Persons
Adrian Shipwright
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781910151099
- Publication Date: Oct 2024
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On the Principles of Gibraltar Taxation
Grahame Jackson
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9781913507633
- Publication Date: Sep 2024
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The Employee Ownership Manual
Robert Postlethwaite
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781913507657
- Publication Date: Oct 2024
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City Slicker
Phil Kettle
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781925308372
- Publication Date: Dec 2021
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Chookshed Blues
Phil Kettle
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781925308570
- Publication Date: Dec 2021
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The Rise and Fall of the Department for International Development
Mark Lowcock
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9781944691134
- Publication Date: Oct 2024
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The Power of Blended Learning in the Sciences
Oliver Dreon
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780940017467
- Publication Date: Mar 2019
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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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