The Commonwealth

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.

Principles of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Mathew George

  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9788130932132
  • Publication Date: Aug 2015
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Energy Auditing in Electrical Utilities

Rajiv Shankar

  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9788130932149
  • Publication Date: Aug 2015
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Modern Physics

S.L. Kakani

  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9788130932156
  • Publication Date: Aug 2015
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Guided Wave Optics

Anurag Sharma

  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9788130932163
  • Publication Date: Aug 2015
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Principles of Bioreactor Design

Binoy Ranjan Maiti

  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9789387692824
  • Publication Date: Sep 2018
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Basic Manufacturing Processes

R.C.S. Mehta

  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9789387925618
  • Publication Date: Sep 2018
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Millions Saved

Amanda Glassman

  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781933286884
  • Publication Date: May 2016
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Manoeuvring at the Margins

Emily Jones

Highlights three areas where small states can maximise their potential influence: establishing an effective negotiating team by strengthening human resources; harnessing the support of civil society and the private sector; and, improving negotiation strategies.

  • Imprint: Commonwealth Secretariat
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781849290067
  • Publication Date: Feb 2010
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Public-Private Partnerships Policy and Practice

H.K. Yong

A comprehensive reference guide on Public-Private Partnerships theory and practice for senior policy-makers and other public sector officials in developing countries. The guide focuses on the key lessons learned - and emerging best practice - from successful and failed PPP transactions over the past thirty years.

  • Imprint: Commonwealth Secretariat
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781849290203
  • Publication Date: Sep 2010
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The Impact of China and India on Sub-Saharan Africa

Oliver Morrissey

Through detailed country-level analysis, this study examines the trading partnerships between China, India and sub-Saharan Africa. It assesses the economic impacts, identifies challenges and provides recommendations to assist policy-makers enhance the ability of SSA countries to derive benefits and to take advantage of new opportunities.

  • Imprint: Commonwealth Secretariat
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781849290555
  • Publication Date: May 2011
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The Commonwealth Guide to Advancing Development through Sport

Tess Kay

A Guide for governments and stakeholders seeking to strengthen the contribution of sport to development and peace work. Part 1 provides evidence-based analysis of the potential contribution of sport to development objectives. Part 2 provides a practical framework for analysis, planning and monitoring of sport in development and peace work.

  • Imprint: Commonwealth Secretariat
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781849290876
  • Publication Date: Jun 2013
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City Slicker

Phil Kettle

  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781925308372
  • Publication Date: Dec 2021
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Chookshed Blues

Phil Kettle

  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781925308570
  • Publication Date: Dec 2021
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The Rise and Fall of the Department for International Development

Mark Lowcock

  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781944691134
  • Publication Date: Oct 2024
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