Ministers agree to intensify efforts to create greater understanding of the value of ocean resources in national development and new ways of working together to agree goals for ocean management
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Ministers to discuss findings of ministerial mission
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Peaceful and well organised election with an impressive turn-out, but democratic reforms must be urgently pursued
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The Commonwealth Secretariat will convene a seminar for Papua New Guinea judges from 23 to 24 February 2012 on judicial independence and ethics.
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A Commonwealth ministerial mission has been in the Maldives capital, Male, to gain a better understanding of recent events in the South Asian state
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A Commonwealth ministerial mission has arrived in the Maldives capital, Male, to gain a better understanding of recent events in the South Asian state
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Message by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma. Mr Sharma is visiting Islamabad, Pakistan, from 16 to 19 February, 2012.
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Delegation will hold discussions with key interlocutors on circumstances surrounding the resignation of President Mohamed Nasheed
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Send in photos, video, audio or stories showing your culture and we'll feature a selection on our websites and Facebook page
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South Africa conference looks at the economic potential of natural fibres
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Partnerships and co-operation play an important role in ensuring good governance across the Commonwealth, at a local, regional and national level. This section examines the role of government ministers and the public sector, and suggests ways that they can ensure economic growth and quality service delivery that reaches all communities. Public participation is a crucial factor in achieving this, and so the articles here outline how to promote democracy and increase voting turn-outs. Recommendations are also put forward on methods of taxation to stimulate economic growth, and on the increasing use of public private partnerships (PPPs) as a way of generating development.