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.

The Future of Energy in the Atlantic Basin

Paul Isbell

Imprint: Center for Transatlantic Relations SAIS
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780990772071
Publication Date: Oct 2015
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Chemical Communication

Shailesh K. Jain

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789387486362
Publication Date: Sep 2018
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The Fascinating World of Mathematics

Chander Mohan

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789387486379
Publication Date: Sep 2018
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Application of Soft Computing Techniques in Civil Engineering

S.M. Yadav

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789387692817
Publication Date: Sep 2018
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Principles of Physical Chemistry

Abhijit Mallick

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789387692831
Publication Date: Sep 2018
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Water Resources and Environmental Sustainability

Gangadhar Banerjee

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789387692855
Publication Date: Sep 2018
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A Guide to Lories & Lorikeets

Peter Odekerken

Imprint: ABK Publications
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780957702448
Publication Date: Apr 2002
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A Guide to Incubation & Handraising Parrots

Phil Digney

Imprint: ABK Publications
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780958710213
Publication Date: May 1998
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A Guide to Australian Grassfinches

Russell Kingston

Imprint: ABK Publications
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780958710220
Publication Date: Sep 1997
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A Guide to Neophemas & Psephotus Grass Parrots

Toby Martin

Imprint: ABK Publications
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780958710244
Publication Date: Jun 1997
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Exterior de las Gallinas

Carlos Sañudo

Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9788409107544
Publication Date: Aug 2019
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Effectiveness of Aid for Trade in Small and Vulnerable Economies

Massimiliano Calì

This Economic Paper presents the first analyses of the use and effectiveness of Aid for Trade (AfT), the initiative to help developing countries boost their involvement in the global economy. It examines the extent to which SVEs have been able to access AfT funds and to what extent this assistance has helped them to improve their trade performance.

Imprint: Commonwealth Secretariat
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849290487
Publication Date: Mar 2011
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Small States

This unique annual collection of key economic and statistical data on states with fewer than 5 million inhabitants is an essential reference for economists, planners and policy-makers working on issues of concern to small states. This volume contains 68 tables covering development indicators and 4 articles focusing on the green economy.

Imprint: Commonwealth Secretariat
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849290791
Publication Date: Dec 2012
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Social Policies in Samoa

Desmond U Amosa

Samoa is a role model in the Pacific region for its economic and social achievements. This in-depth study traces the history of government policy and examines the fundamentals underpinning the country's progress. It also examines how the fa'a Samoa, the culture, enabled the country to build resilience after crises in the 1990s.

Imprint: Commonwealth Secretariat
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849290821
Publication Date: Jul 2012
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Integrating Sustainable Development into International Investment Agreements

J. Anthony VanDuzer

This Guide is designed to assist developing countries to negotiate International Investment Agreements (IIAs) that are more effective in promoting their sustainable development. A useful reference tool for developing country negotiators and interested parties.

Imprint: Commonwealth Secretariat
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849290869
Publication Date: May 2013
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Educators in Exile

Barry Sesnan

This study addresses a gap in the literature on the role and status of teachers in emergencies. Through field research from Kenya, South Africa and Uganda, it identifies issues facing refugee teachers and makes recommendations on how policy can address their needs, and thus improve access to education to populations affected by an emergency.

Imprint: Commonwealth Secretariat
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849290913
Publication Date: Feb 2013
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