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Communities
Building strong, healthy communities at the local, regional and national levels provides a firm foundation for democracy and development.
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Development
As one of its central goals, the Commonwealth seeks to advance the social and economic development of member countries and their people.
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Democracy
The collective effort to promote and uphold democratic values is a cornerstone of the modern Commonwealth.
Connecting two billion people in 54 countries – all sharing a common vision, a collective commitment to promoting democracy, development and community, and a profound belief in the power of sharing.
CC. Blog
Climate Change: United Procrastinations?
December 15, 2011At the global climate talks in Durban, the nations of the world, against expectation and at the eleventh hour, agreed to a legally binding treaty on carbon emissions, but with terms yet to be agreed and a date set for 2020 for them to come into effect, will it be too little too late?
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Developing a strong media through forums and training and promoting dialogue between media, government and civil society in Rwanda. An example of work by the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation (CFTC).
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Events
Jan 1, 2012 - Are you interested in taking part in the 2012 Commonwealth Youth Summit in your region? Taking place in cities across the British Isles, each Youth Summit will bring together 120 young people aged 14-17. Read more
Mar 12, 2012 - Commonwealth Day is an opportunity to promote understanding on global issues, international co-operation and the work of the Commonwealth’s organisations, which aim to improve the lives of its citizens. Read more
Mar 13, 2012 - Following the successful Power Summit 2011, the Commonwealth Energy Summit is designed to provide a high level platform to discuss issues relating to energy security, natural resource utilisation, power generation and renewable energy. Read more
"... our own world wide web... built not only on technology but also on groups and associations, both formal and informal, between people."
(H.M Queen Elizabeth II at the opening CHOGM 2005 in Malta)