The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations. Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth’s aims of development, democracy and peace. It publishes authoritative, evidence-based research and knowledge products for policymakers, academics, professionals and wider publics across the world. Our areas of focus and expertise include small and developing states; environment and climate change; democracy, law and government; and social issues concerning young people, gender, health and education.
Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery and Building Resilience for the OECS
Julian Roberts
This book identifies and explores the potential ocean-based development opportunities that OECS countries could pursue to build more inclusive, sustainable and resilient economies. These promising sectors include fisheries, marine transport and marine-based tourism, as well as high-valueemerging sectors such as sustainable aquaculture.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780850920086
- Publication Date: Jul 2023
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The Commonwealth Guide to Mediation
Matthew Goldie-Scot
By examining the position of mediation in a tradition of 'adversarial' court-adjudicated disputes, The Commonwealth Guide to Mediation: A Resource for Practitioners and Policy-makers chronicles the evolution of mediation as a case management tool.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780850920123
- Publication Date: Jul 2023
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Commonwealth Educational Leadership Handbook
Amina Osman
Effective and knowledgeable leaders and managers are essential throughout all areas of school management practice given their impact on the learning outcomes of children, young people, families and the wider community. Commonwealth Education ministers and stakeholders have therefore consistently stressed the need to improveschool leadership.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781848599864
- Publication Date: Jul 2022
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Small States Economic Review and Basic Statistics, Volume 21
Small States Economic Review and Basic Statistics is a flagship publication of the Commonwealth Secretariat highlighting the development indicators of Commonwealth Small States and disseminating knowledge of their economic performance.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781785599996
- Publication Date: Jun 2022
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Field Development Plans
Naadira Ogeer
Developing a petroleum field requires the safe and efficient execution of extremely complex, technical, risky, multibillion- dollar projects. The Field Development Plan (FDP) is the company's proposal for how it intends to develop a field and manage the associated risks.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780850920017
- Publication Date: Nov 2022
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Oil and Gas Decommissioning Toolkit
Naadira Ogeer
Decommissioning is the final stage of any oil or gas project and poses significant technical, economic, social and environmental risks. It is a long, costly, and complex process which if not effectively planned, managed, and executed can have disastrous consequences.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780850920031
- Publication Date: Nov 2022
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Enabling Sustainable Trade in the OECS
Following the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an opportunity to build back better by establishing sustainable economies that are more resilient to external shocks. For the countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), achieving this will require addressing their unique vulnerabilities as SIDS.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780850920055
- Publication Date: Apr 2023
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Sustainable Production and Trade
Sustainable Production and Trade: Perspectives from the Commonwealth provides valuable insights into some of the dynamics, opportunities, challenges and policy options to engage more holistically with trade and sustainability at the national, regional and global levels.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780850920109
- Publication Date: May 2023
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Tax Audit Techniques in Cash Based Economies
Sheikh Sajjad Hassan
Second edition of a practical guide to using tax audits to detect concealed income in the most common trades in cash based economies. Based on methods used widely in the Indo-Pakistan sub-continent, it is also useful in other developing countries with cash based economies.
- Imprint: Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780955354045
- Publication Date: Nov 2010
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Enhancing Investment in West Africa
T. Ademola Oyejide
A study that explores the options available to ECOWAS states for promoting, protecting and guaranteeing flows of domestic and foreign direct investment, in the context of the ACP-EU Economic Partnership Agreements, so that development gains are realised in these economies.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290029
- Publication Date: Apr 2009
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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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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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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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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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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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