Overview

This is the official book of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), held in Kampala in November 2007. This bi-annual publication is written by Commonwealth experts and presents current thought and pertinent analysis on Commonwealth issues and challenges. In-depth articles and case studies focus on topical issues, including the theme of the 2007 meeting: 'Transforming Commonwealth Societies to achieve political, economic and human development.' Some of the issues discussed include the recommendations of the Respect and Understanding Commission, Commonwealth membership, climate change, and the Commonwealth Connects initiative to bridge the digital divide. It is published with the ultimate goal of strengthening co-operation between government and business and facilitating the efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

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Author:   Commonwealth Secretariat ,  Commonwealth Secretariat
Publisher:   Henley Media Group Ltd
Imprint:   Henley Media Group Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 29.70cm
Weight:   0.948kg
ISBN:  

9780955440830

ISBN 10:   0955440831
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   November 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda; Transforming Societies; Transforming societies to achieve political, economic and human development; Good Governance, Peace and Prosperity; How governance is crucial to poverty reduction, peace and stability; Special Feature: DATA - advocates for African development; Promoting women, peace and security: a collective responsibility for the Commonwealth; The current state of the Doha trade talks from the G90 perspective; Trade for development: a role for the Commonwealth; Recovering the proceeds of corruption: the challenges for developing countries; Voluntary sustainability reporting for the oil and gas industry; People at the Heart of Development; Governments working together: the importance of cross-border collaboration for effective health; Healthcare human resources in crisis? What Commonwealth countries can contribute towards a solution; Public-private partnerships in health in Africa; A world of opportunity: universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support; Gender equality in education: increasing the momentum for change throughout the Commonwealth; Strong foundations: a must to reach Education for All; Abolishing school fess and maintaining quality: are the two compatible?; Harnessing the power of sport for children and youth; Special Feature: Rugby: a holistic approach to tackling obesity; Partnerships in sport: raising awareness of global hunger; Unexploded remnants of conflict: turning deadly legacies into safe futures; Natural Resources and the Environment; Reducing the risks of natural disasters: the best investment; Special Feature: Financial risk transfer solutions: their role in climate change adaptation; Small island states seek equitable post-2012 climate agreement; Climate change: charting a Caribbean response; Forests and climate change: new challenges to sustainable forest management; Climate change: a growing challenge for development and poverty reduction; Investing in agricultural growth and rural social protection: the key to reducing poverty; Sustainable tourism opportunities for development in the Commonwealth; The environmental impact of the drugs trade: a case study from Columbia; Connecting the Commonwealth; Special Feature: M-payments revolutionise world commerce; How ICT can make a difference in agricultural livelihoods; Commonwealth Connects and e-Health: the African experience; eLearning in the South Pacific: current status, challenges and trends; Mobility for African development; Alternative transport fuels: the role of the government; Air Transport and the Environment; Financing for Development; The 'global deal' to reduce poverty: process and responsibilities; Business as a partner in the Commonwealth's development; Special Feature: The road to success: capital markets in sub-Saharan Africa; Special Feature: Financing private investment in Africa; Renewable energies: on their way to conquer world markets; Energy for development: a non-nuclear future; Investing in youth in Commonwealth countries; Financing gender equality for development and democracy; Financing access to water and electricity for all - experiences of Commonwealth member states; Promoting knowledge-based and service industries in small states.

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