Enhancing the Contribution of Sport to the Sustainable Development Goals
Iain Lindsey
This guide builds on the work of previous Commonwealth publications analysing the role of sport in achieving sustainable development. Aimed at governmental policy-makers and other stakeholders, it provides evidenced and balanced policy options supporting the effective contribution of sport towards six prioritised Sustainable Development Goals.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291651
- Publication Date: Apr 2017
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Commonwealth Legislative Drafting Manual
Roger Rose
The Commonwealth Legislative Drafting Manual guides the practitioner step by step through the various things he or she needs to know. It also contains a series of appendices relating to the procedure for the preparation of legislation, the contents of drafting instructions, and some hints to the beginner on the best approaches to the task.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291699
- Publication Date: Nov 2017
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Emerging Trade Issues for Small Developing Countries
Teddy Y. Soobramanien
This publication seeks to help Commonwealth developing countries adapt to emerging trade issues such as climate change, e-commerce, implementation of the SDGs, and the role of Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises and GVCs . It addresses systemic issues that impact on the participation in the multilateral trading system and WTO negotiations.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291729
- Publication Date: Sep 2017
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Combatting Corruption in the Commonwealth Caribbean
Roger Koranteng
Combatting Corruption in the Commonwealth Caribbean, has been published by the Commonwealth Secretariat to highlight the ways in which six Commonwealth Caribbean countries have made significant progress in combatting corruption. The Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781848599970
- Publication Date: Jun 2022
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Stop Vulture Fund Lawsuits
Devi Sookun
This handbook distils the key lessons on best practice in negotiating loan agreements, and responding to the activities of vulture funds - funds that buy up the debt of sovereign countries at a discount in the hope of making significant profit - for the benefit of all government officials who may have to deal with these issues.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290081
- Publication Date: Jul 2010
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Implementing a National Export Strategy
Isaac Njoroge
This handbook explains how the Commonwealth Secretariat helps countries develop national export strategies with a clear purpose, strategies that are action-oriented, and which recognise the interrelationship between technological, economic, social, political and cultural aspects of society.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290210
- Publication Date: Jul 2010
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The Global Financial Crisis and Trade Prospects in Small States
Massimiliano Calì
This is the first study to look at the trade effects on small states of the current global slowdown. Export industries in these countries have been affected at least as much as those of other developing countries. The authors suggest a number of policy responses for governments of small states which may help to address the issues that arise.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290265
- Publication Date: Jun 2010
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Integrating Sustainable Development into National Frameworks
Janet Strachan
This book brings policy-making for sustainable development into the mainstream of decision-making at all levels of governance and in all sectors. It builds on the 2005 internationally agreed 'Mauritius Strategy' which aims to implement the integration of sustainable development by small island developing states.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290340
- Publication Date: May 2011
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Assessing the Structure of Small Welfare States
Geoff Bertram
Examines how the characteristics of small states influence their pursuit of a welfare state. Many of the small states discussed have not previously featured in mainstream thinking about the relationship between country size and the extent of the welfare state.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290500
- Publication Date: Mar 2011
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Issues in Monetary and Fiscal Policy in Small Developing States
T.K. Jayaraman
This study examines how monetary and fiscal policies are implemented in Pacific small states and suggests policy options that can be used by these countries.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290623
- Publication Date: Oct 2011
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Partnerships for Sustainable Development in Small States
Cletus I. Springer
Examines measures through which small states can work together with the international community to strengthen their ability to cope with pressing challenges such as climate change, sustainable manufacturing, and renewable energy technologies.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290647
- Publication Date: Oct 2011
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Making Trade in Services Supportive of Development in Commonwealth Small and Low-Income Countries
Patrick Macrory
This Economic Paper assesses new innovative measures in trade in service negotiations that reflect the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by developing countries. It outlines the approaches that can help small and low-income countries in a manner that is practical and supportive of their economic development.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290708
- Publication Date: Nov 2011
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Gender, Peace and Security
Fredline A.O. M'Cormack-Hale
Examines women's role in both conflict and post-conflict reconciliation. It describes how UNSCR 1325 provides support for women in peace-building processes and provides case studies of how it has been implemented in selected countries, including the benefits of NAPs and women's involvement in their adoption.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290746
- Publication Date: Apr 2012
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Next Steps in Managing Teacher Migration
Jonathan Penson
This collection of papers from the Sixth Commonwealth Teachers' Research Symposium examines current trends in teacher migration, including education in emergencies, forced migration and pan-African migration, in line with the current global focus on education in conflict affected countries.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290777
- Publication Date: Oct 2012
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Principles for Local Government Legislation
Graham Sansom
This study is designed to help local government practitioners in Pacific island countries review and strengthen their existing legislative and regulatory frameworks. It identifies best practice, examines case studies of Fiji, Solomon Islands and Samoa, and presents ten key principles for effective legislation.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290890
- Publication Date: Apr 2013
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Implementing The Commonwealth Guide to Advancing Development through Sport
Colin Higgs
Effective SDP programmes require careful planning, delivery and evaluation. This workbook is designed as a roadmap to help governments and sport organisations work together. It includes practical exercises to guide users through the many steps that comprise the lifecycle of an SDP programme.
- Format: Spiral bound
- ISBN: 9781849291163
- Publication Date: Jul 2014
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Migration and Development
Wonderful Hope Khonje
This book contextualises migration and development to the peculiar vulnerabilities of small states. It includes case studies from small states in Africa, Caribbean and the Pacific that will help policy-makers to embrace migration as an inevitable phenomenon and devise policies that will maximise the benefits from migration at a minimal cost.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291330
- Publication Date: Feb 2015
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Sri Lanka Presidential Election, 8 January 2015
These were important elections in Sri Lanka as an incumbent president was seeking an unprecedented third term in office under a recent constitutional amendment. The group found that the outcome election reflected the will of the people of Sri Lanka, but the electoral contest did not comply with all the key benchmarks for democratic elections.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291385
- Publication Date: Apr 2015
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Small States
This annual collection of key economic and statistical data is essential reading for economists, planners and policy-makers working on issues of concern to small states. This volume covers overseas development assistance and Post-2015 financing for development in small states; and contains 17 tables covering development indicators.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291439
- Publication Date: Nov 2015
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Election Management
Election Management: A Compendium of Commonwealth Good Practice is a guide for policy-makers and EMBs to the democratic values, principles and practices of the Commonwealth. It will assist governments, political parties and civil society to understand the role, functions and responsibilities of those tasked with delivering credible elections.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291477
- Publication Date: Aug 2016
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