Antigua and Barbuda General Election, 12 June 2014
The 2014 general election was conducted in a peaceful, credible and transparent manner. Voter turnout was high and the Mission commended the Electoral Commission on its management of the entire electoral process. The report makes a number of recommendations for consideration ahead of the next elections.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291316
- Publication Date: Sep 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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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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The Commonwealth at the Summit, Volume 4
The Commonwealth at the Summit: Volume 4 brings together the full text of declarations, statements and communiqués issued by Commonwealth Heads of Government between 2007 and 2015.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291576
- Publication Date: Nov 2016
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Global Youth Development Index and Report 2016
The Commonwealth's 2016 Global Youth Development Index and Report is an overview of the development of young people (aged 15 -30) in 183 countries, including 49 Commonwealth countries. It analyses 18 indicators across five domains -- education, health and well-being, employment and opportunity, political participation and civic participation.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291590
- Publication Date: Oct 2016
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Judicial Bench Book on Violence Against Women in Commonwealth East Africa
The Judicial Bench Book on Violence Against Women in Commonwealth East Africa situates VAW in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. By placing VAW within the socio-cultural and legal context of the region, the bench book will enhance the ability of judicial officers to handle cases of VAW, both within a human rights as well as a gender perspective.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291613
- Publication Date: Jan 2017
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E-commerce and Digital Trade
Paul R. Baker
E-Commerce and Digital Trade reviews the current frameworks, legal issues, empirical data, WTO member states proposals, and existing literature. It is designed for policy-makers in Commonwealth small states, LDCs, and sub-Saharan African countries to participate in global work on the subject area, including the WTO work programme on e-commerce.
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- ISBN: 9781849291682
- Publication Date: Jul 2017
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Tackling Corruption in Commonwealth Africa
Roger Koranteng
Tackling Corruption in Commonwealth Africa identifies the institutions in five countries that have taken the lead in reducing the impact of corruption and accounts for the factors – both technical and political – that have enabled these institutions to implement successful anti-corruption strategies.
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- ISBN: 9781849291828
- Publication Date: Nov 2018
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Case Law Handbook on Violence Against Women and Girls in Commonwealth East Africa
This case law handbook illustrates the manifestations of VAWG in the respective jurisdictions in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, application of the law (national and international), procedures, current and recommended court practices, sentencing, remedies, ratio decidendi, relevant obiter dicta and the recommended judicial process.
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- ISBN: 9781849291880
- Publication Date: Sep 2019
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Commonwealth Economic Development Report 2019
This first volume of the Commonwealth Economic Development Report reviews macroeconomic developments across the Commonwealth, highlighting key issues through the lens of the Sustainable Development Goals. It further lays out the appropriate actions Commonwealth member countries can take to arrest development challenges.
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- ISBN: 9781849291934
- Publication Date: May 2021
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Trade, Gender, Climate
This book offers new analysis of gender issues in the trade and climate arenas. It informs the development of strategies to support national governments in mainstreaming gender issues within trade and climate, which is critical to the post-2030 development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.
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- ISBN: 9781849291958
- Publication Date: Aug 2020
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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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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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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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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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Anticipatory Social Protection
Marilyn Waring
This publication will help policy-makers and development practitioners to make informed decisions about programme design and delivery so that beneficiaries' access to and participation in social protection mechanisms are fully realised.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290951
- Publication Date: Oct 2013
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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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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: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291224
- Publication Date: Nov 2014
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