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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The Contract System of Employment for Senior Government Officials
Philip Osei
This publication reviews the effects of the reforms implemented under the new public management programme on the roles and conditions of service of permanent secretaries and directors in Belize, Guyana, Jamaica and St Lucia.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290463
- Publication Date: May 2011
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Development Challenges of HIV/AIDS in Small States
Karl Theodore
Provides an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of the status of the epidemic in the Pacific, Southern Africa and the Caribbean. It examines specific features of these three regions that contribute towards the spread of HIV/AIDS and identify the responses by various local and external stakeholders.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290586
- Publication Date: Oct 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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Innovations in Public Expenditure Management
Andrew Graham
This collection of case studies from Commonwealth developed and developing countries examines innovations in public financial management and provides practical information on best practices and recommendations for new initiatives. It will be valuable for public sector leaders and policy-makers.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290685
- Publication Date: Sep 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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Women and the Teaching Profession
Fatimah Kelleher
Examines how the teacher feminisation debate applies in developing countries. Drawing on the experiences of Dominica, Lesotho, Samoa, Sri Lanka and India, it provides a strong analytical understanding of the role of female teachers in the expansion of education systems, and the surrounding gender equality issues.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290722
- 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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The Big Divide
John L. Roberts
This report analyses data, 2000–2010, from 46 small island developing states (SIDS) to provide a comprehensive assessment of progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) from a small states perspective. It shows a 'big divide' separates these countries across the range of MDG economic, social and environmental indicators.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290883
- Publication Date: Dec 2012
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Pakistan General Elections, 11 May 2013
The report of the Commonwealth Observer Mission for the Pakistan elections, held 11 May 2013. The Mission was led by Sir Douglas Kidd, former Speaker of the House of Representatives of New Zealand, and was comprised of 13 eminent persons.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291088
- Publication Date: Jul 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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Regional Integration in South Asia
Mohammad A. Razzaque
This volume presents an objective assessment of trade and economic co-operation among South Asian nations and highlights policy issues to foster regional integration. It presents insightful perspectives on potential new areas of co-operation, emerging challenges, and country-specific views on regional and bilateral trade co-operation issues.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9781849291217
- Publication Date: Nov 2014
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Assessing Aid for Trade
Dirk Willem te Velde
Aid for Trade has been an integral part of ODA since the WTO 2005 Ministerial. This volume of 16 papers provides a comprehensive review of the AfT initiative, examining effectiveness, current issues and future directions including an alternative way to improve trade for developing countries from Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stigliz.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9781849291231
- Publication Date: Nov 2013
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Integrating Sustainable Development into International Investment Agreements
J. Anthony VanDuzer
This Guide is designed to assist developing countries to negotiate International Investment Agreements (IIAs) that are more effective in promoting their sustainable development. A useful reference tool for developing country negotiators and interested parties.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9781849291248
- Publication Date: May 2013
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Assessment of Debt Restructuring Operations in Commonwealth Small States
Michele Robinson
This paper highlights the concerns of Commonwealth small states about unsustainable debt burdens and the emerging challenges to their overall debt sustainability. It offers key lessons learned from Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, and Seychelles.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291354
- Publication Date: May 2015
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Small States in the Multilateral Trading System
Teddy Y. Soobramanien
This study provides a fresh perspective on how measures can be taken to enhance the participation of small states and least developed countries (LDCs) in the multilateral trading system. It contributes to the ongoing general debate about reforming the World Trade Organization and global trade governance.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291392
- Publication Date: Nov 2015
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Achieving a Resilient Future for Small States
Denny Lewis-Bynoe
Written by influential researchers and drawing on a wide cross-section of regional stakeholders and thought leaders, the study contains an assessment of the main challenges and opportunities for the Caribbean, scenario modelling of where it could be by 2050, and a vision for the region with sector specific goals of how to get there.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291460
- Publication Date: Apr 2016
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Achieving the Istanbul Programme of Action by 2020
Achieving the Istanbul Programme of Action by 2020 focuses on four specific themes: structural transformation and export diversification in the LDCs; prospects of graduation of countries from the LDC group; implications of the 2030 Agenda in view of LDC concerns; and new challenges facing LDCs in their pursuit for achieving SDGs.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291484
- Publication Date: Aug 2016
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