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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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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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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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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The State of the Digital Economy in the Commonwealth
This first volume in the Commonwealth Connectivity Series explores some of the issues facing policy-makers in the Commonwealth in the wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It provides policy recommendations that Commonwealth members can use to address the challenges and realise the benefits of the digital age.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291903
- Publication Date: Feb 2020
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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.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849291958
- Publication Date: Aug 2020
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Environmental, Social and Economic Development Provisions in Investment Contracts
Motoko Aizawa
This book provides detailed guidance for government drafters and reviewers of investment contracts in the Commonwealth to achieve fairness and balance in investment relationships with respect to environmental, social and economic development matters.
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- ISBN: 9781849291965
- Publication Date: Mar 2021
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Global Youth Development Index and Report 2020
The Youth Development Index is a resource for researchers, policy-makers and civil society, including young people, to track progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with youth development.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849292009
- Publication Date: Sep 2021
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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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Achieving the Goals - 2009
Steve Packer
Commissioned by the Commonwealth Secretariat for the 17th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2009, this report explores progress towards achieving good quality basic education for all.
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781849290128
- Publication Date: Feb 2010
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