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Commonwealth ministers call for new ways of managing ocean resources
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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Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group to meet on Maldives
Ministers to discuss findings of ministerial mission
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Commonwealth Expert Team issues Final Report on November 2011 Presidential Election in The Gambia
Peaceful and well organised election with an impressive turn-out, but democratic reforms must be urgently pursued
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Commonwealth to convene judicial seminar in Papua New Guinea
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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Departure Statement - Commonwealth ministerial mission to Maldives
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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Arrival Statement - Commonwealth ministerial mission to Maldives
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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Commonwealth Secretary-General to Pakistan: You can always count on us
Message by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma. Mr Sharma is visiting Islamabad, Pakistan, from 16 to 19 February, 2012.
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Commonwealth ministers to arrive in Maldives Friday
Delegation will hold discussions with key interlocutors on circumstances surrounding the resignation of President Mohamed Nasheed
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African symposium explores natural fibres
South Africa conference looks at the economic potential of natural fibres
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Tourism
The development of a healthy tourism sector can put Commonwealth states at a real economic advantage. However, this section looks at combining a booming tourism industry with the need to conserve culture and buildings, so that national heritage is celebrated rather than eroded. The increasing importance of green tourism is also considered. More tourism brings more opportunities for the service industries and construction industries, possibly leading to new, iconic buildings and business hubs. Articles in this section consider how, if managed sustainably, tourism can be used a poverty reduction tool and lead to an overall improvement in quality of life for the affected community.
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Taking responsibility for tourism
Construction prospects for Africa in a global context
Heritage, tourism and community development
Special Reports
Responsible Gambling and the South African Experience
Responsible Gambling and the South African Experience
Downtown Kingston: The cultural renaissance begins
The Claridges, Surajkund, Delhi - A green heritage
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