The Contract System of Employment for Senior Government Officials
Faamausili Dr Matagialofi Lua'iufi
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 the Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290531
- Publication Date: Jul 2011
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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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Macroeconomic Policy Frameworks of Small States
Gérard Adonis
This book reviews the implementation of macroeconomic policies in Malta, identifying the key issues, lessons learnt and best practices which could be adapted by other small states. It also sets out the country's challenges for the future, including attending to the conflicting demands of environmental conservation and economic development.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290630
- Publication Date: Sep 2011
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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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Trade Effects of Rules on Procurement for Commonwealth ACP Members
Peter Trepte
This Economic Paper assesses the potential trade effects of rules on procurement policies in Commonwealth ACP countries. It provides a practical guide for policy-makers and negotiators to determine the impact of government procurement rules and policies taken at the national level or negotiated in trade agreements.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290692
- Publication Date: Nov 2011
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Zambia General Elections, 20 September 2011
The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group for the Zambia General Elections. The Group was led by former Nigeria Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, and comprised 12 eminent persons in total.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290753
- Publication Date: Jan 2012
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Social Policies in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
Biman Chand Prasad
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are two small states that have struggled to develop successful social policies since independence. This study traces their social histories and examines factors that have hindered progress. Future development requires a move away from traditional social structures and a focus on political stability and economic growth.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290838
- Publication Date: Jul 2012
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Guidebook to Education in the Commonwealth
Guidebook showcasing successful, innovative education initiatives to help meet the MDGs and Education for All targets from around the Commonwealth, in a concise and easy-to-use format. Provides policy-makers with examples of solutions that will assist them in devising strategies to counter their own educational challenges.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290845
- Publication Date: Aug 2012
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Education for Sustainable Development in Small Island Developing States
Matthew Hiebert
This study analyses good practices and gaps in education for sustainable development (ESD) implementation in ten small island states vulnerable to climate change. It provides practical and realistic recommendations on how ESD may be better integrated in education policy and strategy and delivered more comprehensively.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290906
- Publication Date: Feb 2013
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New Century Local Government
Graham Sansom
This collection of papers shows how the role of local government is evolving throughout the Commonwealth and provides practical examples of new local government at work. It showcases emerging practice, and highlights success stories from new ways of working and challenges confronting local government in both developed and developing countries.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290937
- Publication Date: Sep 2013
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Swaziland National Elections, 20 September 2013
The report of the Commonwealth Observer Mission for the Swaziland National Elections, held 20 September 2013. The Mission was led by Dr Bakili Muluzi, former President of the Republic of Malawi, and was comprised of 5 eminent persons.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291118
- Publication Date: Jan 2014
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Cameroon Legislative and Municipal Elections, 30 September 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: 9781849291132
- Publication Date: Jan 2014
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Maldives Presidential Elections, 7 September, 9 November and 16 November 2013
The report of the Commonwealth Observer Group for Maldives's presidential election held on 7 September, the re-run election held on 9 November, and the run-off election held on 16 November 2013. The Group was chaired by Dr Lawrence Gonzi, former Prime Minister of Malta, and was comprised of 17 members in total.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291262
- Publication Date: Feb 2014
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Building the Resilience of Small States
Denny Lewis-Bynoe
This study refines and expands the Commonwealth resilience framework, developed to measure the resilience of small states' economies to adverse economic shocks, natural disasters and extreme weather events. It proposes policy measures for building resilience, and the areas in which key development partners can provide support.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291286
- Publication Date: Sep 2014
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Malawi Tripartite Elections, 20 May 2014
The report of the Commonwealth Observer Group for Malawi tripartite elections held on 20 May 2014. The mission was chaired by Lt Gen Mompati Sebogodi Merafhe, former Vice-President of Botswana and was comprised of 11 members in total.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291323
- Publication Date: Oct 2014
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Prioritising the Implementation of International Financial Regulation
John Armour
Presents a risk-based framework for implementing international financial regulation within national economies, in particular in small states. It includes case studies to illustrate how the framework can be integrated with standard setting processes to improve outcomes for small states.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291408
- Publication Date: Jul 2015
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Commonwealth Trade Review 2015
Fundamental changes are taking place in the global trade landscape, and the Commonwealth, with its diverse membership, is adapting to and coming to terms with these changes. Offering insightful perspectives on topical issues that can contribute to promoting the role of trade in development, Commonwealth Trade Review 2015 addresses these issues.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291453
- Publication Date: Nov 2015
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Aquaculture
This second volume of the Commonwealth Blue Economy Series, Aquaculture, explores the potential for the development of a blue economy mariculture industry, as well as specific enabling conditions that could assist in moving towards economic reality where opportunities exist.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291491
- Publication Date: Sep 2016
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Blue Biotechnology
This fifth volume in the Commonwealth Blue Economy Series, Blue Biotechnology, provides a high-level assessment of the opportunities available for economic diversification through the development of a blue biotechnology sector in SIDS for food, health products and pharmaceuticals.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291521
- Publication Date: Sep 2016
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