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.
An Introduction to the History of Architecture, Art & Design
George T. Gray
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9789675492242
- Publication Date: Jul 2022
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Sloth Bear
Shyamala Ratnayeke
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9789675492259
- Publication Date: Jul 2022
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Voices in Texts and Contexts
Toshiko Yamaguchi
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- ISBN: 9789675492556
- Publication Date: Jul 2022
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The Russia File
Daniel S. Hamilton
- Imprint: Center for Transatlantic Relations SAIS
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781947661035
- Publication Date: Apr 2018
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Enhancing Investment in West Africa
T. Ademola Oyejide
A study that explores the options available to ECOWAS states for promoting, protecting and guaranteeing flows of domestic and foreign direct investment, in the context of the ACP-EU Economic Partnership Agreements, so that development gains are realised in these economies.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290029
- Publication Date: Apr 2009
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Municipal Infrastructure Financing
Munawwar Alam
Presents an overview of the municipal finances and the extent of private sector involvement in the delivery of municipal services in selected Commonwealth developing countries. This title examines four cities: Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, Kampala in Uganda, Dhaka in Bangladesh, and Karachi in Pakistan.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290036
- Publication Date: Feb 2010
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Achieving the Goals - 2009
Steve Packer
Commissioned by the Commonwealth Secretariat for the 17th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2009, this report explores progress towards achieving good quality basic education for all.
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- ISBN: 9781849290128
- Publication Date: Feb 2010
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Supporting Investment and Private Sector Development in Times of Crisis
Dirk Willem te Velde
Documents the effects of the global financial crisis on investment and private sector development in small states. It uses case studies (St Lucia, Vanuatu and Mauritius) to draw lessons from policy responses and propose further support required at both the national and international level to support the private sector through the economic crisis.
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- ISBN: 9781849290173
- Publication Date: Apr 2010
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Social Policies in Grenada
Patsy Lewis
This paper assesses developments in social policy approaches and delivery in Grenada, including the economic strategies pursued and their effects on social policy, particularly in respect of children. It looks at the challenges faced by governments and presents a brief case study of Hurricane Ivan.
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- ISBN: 9781849290258
- Publication Date: Nov 2010
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Handbook of Best Practice for Registrars of Final/Appellate, Regional and International Courts and Tribunals
This user-friendly, practical handbook is designed to assist Registrars in the day-to-day performance of their duties, thereby contributing to improving the administration and efficiency of courts/ tribunals. It provides examples of good practice to help Registrars benefit from the challenges faced by others, from the Commonwealth and worldwide.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290579
- Publication Date: May 2012
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Social Policies in Seychelles
Liam Campling
This book provides comprehensive analysis of social policy development in Seychelles, focusing on the political and economic developments that have led to the current situation. The challenge now is to maintain current levels of social policy interventions in the face of severe indebtedness and the stagnation of economic growth.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290654
- Publication Date: Dec 2011
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Seychelles Presidential Election, 19-21 May 2011
The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group for the Seychelles Presidential Election. The Group was led by Dr Julian R Hunte, the former Foreign Minister of St Lucia, and comprised five eminent persons in total.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290678
- Publication Date: Sep 2011
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The Impact of Women's Political Leadership on Democracy and Development
Farah Deeba Chowdhury
Describes barriers to women's political participation and explains why women's inclusion is crucial to democracy. It identifies strategies – electoral reform (New Zealand), party voluntary quotas (South Africa), and legislative quotas (Bangladesh and India) – that have helped to advance the participation of women in decision-making at all levels.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291095
- Publication Date: Dec 2013
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Rwanda Legislative Election (Chamber of Deputies), 16-18 September 2013
The report of the Commonwealth Expert Team for Rwanda's Legislative Elections, held 16–18 September 2013. The Team was led by Mr Tiro Seeletso, Secretary to the Independent Electoral Commission of Botswana, and was comprised of 2 eminent persons.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291101
- Publication Date: Jan 2014
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Sri Lanka's Northern Provincial Council Elections, 21 September 2013
The report of the Commonwealth Observer Mission for Sri Lanka's Northern Provincial Council Elections, held 21 September 2013. The Mission was led by Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Former Vice President of Kenya, and was comprised of 4 eminent persons.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291125
- Publication Date: Jan 2014
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Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers in Developing Countries
Munawwar Alam
This research study examines different approaches to intergovernmental transfers (ICTs) in developing countries in the Commonwealth, and assesses their relative strengths and weaknesses. It includes detailed case studies of India and Kenya, lessons learned from IGT systems in Australia and the United Kingdom.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291170
- Publication Date: Jul 2014
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