Applications for the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship are now open! The CSF is a six-month programme designed to fuel high-potential startups from eligible Commonwealth countries and move them closer to commercial reality. If you want to gain essential skills and build a global

On Friday 13 June, CommonAge hosted its first Living Well – Ageing Well Innovation Challenge Roundtable at Marlborough House, in partnership with The Commonwealth Secretariat, Innovate UK, CWEIC, the Commonwealth Foundation, and Standards Wise International. With over 1 in 4

#Commonwealth Trade Ministers united to champion rules-based trade as a path to stability, opportunity & sustainable growth in uncertain times. Read the full story 🔗 bit.ly/463WEVj #CTMM | #CommonwealthTrade

CII in association with the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council (CWEIC) organised a Business Delegation to Gaborone, Botswana and Windhoek, Namibia from 16 - 20 June 2025, on the sidelines of Commonwealth Business Summit 2025.

In the last few weeks, CWEIC supported a range of valuable international conversations: Soft Power Workshop with Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Global Advisory Council Meeting and Innovation Roundtable on Healthy Ageing. Driving collaboration, trust, and opportunity across the Commonwealth. #CWEIC

Simon Penney CMG joins CWEIC as the Hub Chair for the Middle East, bringing over two decades of experience strengthening UK-Gulf trade. He continues to drive investment and diplomatic collaboration across the region. #CWEIC #StaffAnnouncement

New EU–UK–Gibraltar agreement removes land border checks, streamlines trade, and safeguards workers’ rights. A pragmatic step forward for regional prosperity and cross-border cooperation. #CWEIC

CWEIC was proud to be represented at the inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit in Windhoek, Namibia, held alongside the 2025 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting. The Summit brought together business leaders, policymakers, and trade experts from across the Commonwealth to

CWEIC welcomes ICEYE as our latest Strategic Partner and Mr Steve Young, President of Satellite Missions, to the Global Advisory Council, representing ICEYE’s leadership in satellite-based intelligence and earth observation. Read more here: cweic.org/iceye-new-stra… #CWEIC

We’re delighted to have Samantha Cohen CVO. OBE on board as CWEIC’s new Chief Executive. Please join us in extending a warm welcome. #CWEIC

CWEIC welcomes Robert Smith Law Group as our latest Strategic Partner alongside Mr Bobby Banson, Founding Partner, to the Global Advisory Council, representing the firm and bringing legal expertise from Ghana to the Commonwealth network. Read more here: cweic.org/cweic-welcomes…

CWEIC joined the first official dialogue between Commonwealth Accredited Organisations and Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. AOs play a vital role in shaping trade, inclusion, and strategic direction across the Commonwealth. #CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage

“From Maldives” Brand Launched to Boost Global Recognition of Sustainable Maldivian Fish Products  #Maldives en.maaldif.com/8561/

Strengthening UK–Nigeria Defence Collaboration: Lord Marland Meets with Ambassador Aduda, Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence Read more here: cweic.org/strengthening-… #CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage

CWEIC was pleased to support the Maldives–UK Business Forum in London, hosted by the Government of the Maldives and attended by our Strategic Partners and the Commonwealth business community. Read more via cweic.org/maldives-uk-bu… #CWEIC #Commonwealth

Sri Lanka is repositioning itself as a services-led economy, and FDI will be key. CWEIC’s Sri Lanka Country Director, Deshan J. Gonawela, shares insights with DailyMirror on Port City Colombo and unlocking investor confidence Red more here: dailymirror.lk/print/business…

In 2022, Commonwealth countries exported 4.8 trillion dollars in goods and services, nearly 15 percent of global trade. This global network connects advanced markets with fast-growing economies, enabling trade through shared systems and strategic scale. #CWEIC Source: 2024

Pakistan's economy is showing strong signs of growth, with the Pakistan Stock Exchange leading Asia with a 60% return. The IT sector saw a 23.7% rise in exports, reaching USD 2.825 billion, and the pharmaceutical sector aims to grow exports from USD 700 million to USD 3 billion.

Samantha Cohen CVO. OBE, Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), and James Rous, Chairman of Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) Ltd., had the honour of meeting with the Secretary-General of The Commonwealth, the Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey.

The Commonwealth brings together 56 countries and 2.7 billion people. It is a 14.2 trillion dollar economic network built on trust, shared systems and deep-rooted ties. Not a formal bloc but a powerful advantage for global trade. #CWEIC