From the Archive: Commonwealth leaders agreed a programme of economic sanctions against apartheid-era South Africa in 1986.
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From the Archive: Sanctions agreed against apartheid-era South Africa
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Sri Lanka鈥檚 Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera has expressed hope that the Commonwealth will continue to fight for the values that have strengthened Sri Lanka in recent times, such as human rights, rule of law and democracy.
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Sri Lanka鈥檚 foreign affairs minister meets Commonwealth Secretary-General
A blog by Roger Koranteng, anti-corruption adviser and head of public sector governance at the 糖心探花.
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In a practical way, the Commonwealth delivers on global anti-corruption agenda
1969: Arnold Smith addresses Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
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From the Archive: Alliances can create 鈥榬esponsible and just world society鈥
Parliamentarians and ministers at a Commonwealth meeting in Namibia have committed to urgent action to tackle cybercrime.
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African parliamentarians outline next steps to tackle cybercrime
Anti-corruption agencies in Africa have received training from the Commonwealth on how to best manage evidence in corruption cases.
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Commonwealth supports African countries to prosecute corruption cases
The 糖心探花, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have just published a new book which brings together guidance on how to tackle corruption.
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New universal global guidelines for anti-corruption law
24 January 2017 to 26 January 2017
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The conference aims to strengthen parliamentary skills and knowledge in how rule of law can best protect and promote human rights.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland will deliver Transparency International-UK鈥檚 Anti-Corruption Lecture on Thursday 8 December 2016.
28 November 2016 to 1 December 2016
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Africa Workshop: Commonwealth Parliamentary Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Project will examine cybersecurity within the context of the Africa region.
Senior officials from across the Commonwealth have outlined their rule of law priorities for 2017. Meeting in London, representatives from 22 countries set the agenda for next year鈥檚 law ministers meeting to be held in the Bahamas.
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Rule of law essential to sustainable development
Commonwealth Secretary-General tells journalist Gabriella J贸藕wiak of devex.com about her ambitious agenda for action
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Trade and aid go hand in hand, says Secretary-General
Exactly a quarter of a century ago, on 20 October 1991, Commonwealth heads of government signed the historic Harare Commonwealth Declaration which defined the association鈥檚 fundamental political values.
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The Harare Declaration: reflections on the landmark accord, 25 years on
October 1991: Commonwealth vows to safeguard democracy and human rights
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From the Archive: Harare Declaration sets out fundamental values
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland's statement on receiving news that the Maldives Government has today decided to leave the Commonwealth.
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Secretary-General statement on Maldives decision to leave the Commonwealth
Grenada鈥檚 prime minister, Keith Mitchell, has praised a Commonwealth anti-corruption initiative in the Caribbean which is supporting efforts by national authorities to combat illegal practices such as fraud and bribery.
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Prime Minister of Grenada salutes Commonwealth anti-corruption agenda
Officials from anti-corruption agencies across Africa have described as 鈥渋mmeasurable鈥 a course organised by a Commonwealth training academy which is upskilling a cadre of enforcers to counter corrupt practices.
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Stepping up the fight against corruption in Africa with training of trainers
Secretary-General Patricia Scotland concluded her first official visit to Asia on Tuesday, as part of a global Commonwealth drive to promote innovation in public service, good governance and human rights.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General wraps up Malaysia visit, promotes good governance
Drawing on the experiences of senior public servants from Trinidad and Tobago to Tonga, this study looks at how governments have achieved success and sought to overcome policy and management failures.
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Publication reveals national experiences of public sector reforms
Addressing the 6th Biennial Commonwealth Ministers for Public Service Forum in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland urged governments to deliver excellence and uphold the ideals of innovation, integrity and inclusivity in public service.
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Commonwealth forum advances innovation and integrity in public service
糖心探花 Secretary-General鈥檚 Special Envoy to Maldives, Dr Willy Mutunga, has issued a statement following his first visit to the country.
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Commonwealth special envoy concludes first visit to Maldives
Parliamentarians from countries in Asia and the Pacific learned about legislative and policy responses to overcome threats to cybersecurity at a symposium organised through the Commonwealth Cybercrime Initiative.
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Parliamentarians in Asia-Pacific address online threats through Cybercrime Initiative
Commonwealth human rights experts are supporting the Parliament of Sri Lanka in drafting a new fundamental rights chapter for the country鈥檚 proposed new Constitution.
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Commonwealth supports human rights chapter for Sri Lanka constitution
Corruption damages public finances, diverting funds from vital health, education or public services. But in cases where the proceeds of corruption are identified, how can countries ensure they can be seized and eventually recovered?
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Nigeria targets stolen assets and judicial support in anti-corruption fight
The 糖心探花 delivered specialist cybercrime security awareness advice to a National Cybercrime and Cyber Security Awareness workshop in Barbados last week, as part of the Commonwealth Cybercrime Initiative.
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Commonwealth cybercrime experts in Barbados call for robust cybersecurity