The Commonwealth

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.

Summary of Scholastic Principles

Bernard Wuellner

  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9783868385007
  • Publication Date: Jul 2011
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The Transatlantic Economy 2018

Daniel S. Hamilton

  • Imprint: Center for Transatlantic Relations SAIS
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  • ISBN: 9781947661042
  • Publication Date: Jul 2021
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Sexually Transmitted Infections

Vinod K. Sharma

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  • ISBN: 9789387692848
  • Publication Date: Mar 2019
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Principles & Practice of Geriatric Medicine

O.P. Sharma

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  • ISBN: 9789388386906
  • Publication Date: Jun 2019
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Engineering Physics

Sadasiva Biswal

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  • ISBN: 9789388971003
  • Publication Date: Jun 2019
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An Introduction to Fuzzy Set Theory and Fuzzy Logic

Chander Mohan

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  • ISBN: 9789388971010
  • Publication Date: Jun 2019
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Organic Spectroscopy

Pradeep Pratap Singh

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  • ISBN: 9789388971027
  • Publication Date: Jun 2019
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A Textbook of Business Mathematics

Mohd Shadab Khan

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  • ISBN: 9789388971072
  • Publication Date: Jun 2019
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Youth and Development in Africa

Report of a youth seminar that brought together experts in the field of youth organisation and training in Commonwealth Africa to share ideas and experiences. The seminar considered the problem of transition from a traditional to a modern society, and how to equip young people with the skills, attitudes and opportunities to make the transference.

  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9780850920239
  • Publication Date: Jan 1970
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Village Level Aquaculture Development in Africa

H.R. King

The current status and development of small-scale village based aquaculture, particularly fish farming, in Africa, has been the subject of some discussion in recent years. The ensuing conclusions and recommendations were crystallized in a 10-point Resolution on Village Aquaculture Development in Africa.

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  • ISBN: 9780850923278
  • Publication Date: Jan 1988
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Promoting Good Governance

Sam Agere

This book aims to show that a strong and achieving public service is a necessary condition for a competitively successful nation. The concept of good governance is linked with institutionalised values such as democracy, observance of human rights and greater effectiveness of the public sector.

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  • ISBN: 9780850926293
  • Publication Date: Jan 2000
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Commonwealth Guidelines for the Treatment of Victims of Crime

The victims of crime are sometimes overlooked when reforming the criminal justice systems of countries. These guidelines set out best practice in this area.

  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9780850927252
  • Publication Date: Jan 2003
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Citizenship Education in Small States

Patricia Ellis

These books focus on the outcomes of this project in the respective countries, providing valuable insights into the strengthening of values in a society. They set out the strategies and actions needed to support small states wishing to promote the values of good citizenship.

  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9780850927306
  • Publication Date: Jan 2002
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Kenya General Election, 27 December 2002

Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group for Kenya's general election held on 27 December 2002. The group was chaired by Professor Adebayo Adedeji and was comprised of 9 observers in total.

  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9780850927856
  • Publication Date: Aug 2006
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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.

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  • ISBN: 9780850927863
  • Publication Date: Aug 2006
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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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