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.

Seaweeds of Denmark

Ruth Nielsen

Imprint: The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9788773044483
Publication Date: Jun 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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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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Differential Diagnosis in Sheep

Hélder Quintas

Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9788409387571
Publication Date: Jun 2022
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Insurance Premium Tax

Mark Chesham

Insurance Premium Tax is a guide for practitioners and those involved in the insurance industry. It summarises how the IPT is applied in practice, the definition of an insurance contract, looks at exemptions from the tax, the application of the higher rate and issues affecting non UK risks and global policies. It also explores compliance issues such as IPT registration, the submission of returns and payment of the tax, changes in rates and the penalty regime.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781913507251
Publication Date: Mar 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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