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🙋🏽‍♀️ 2023 is the #YearOfYouth in Commonwealth countries. 🌍 1.4 billion+ #Commonwealth citizens are under the age of 30. 📣 We must let young people lead at #COP28. Follow #CommonwealthForClimate and see our event schedule ⬇️ #CommonwealthYouth | Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network | Commonwealth Youth

#Kenya Innovation Week 2023 kicks off today in Nairobi. This week, #Commonwealth leaders, officials, business and academic representatives are gathering under the theme: 'Innovating to Unlock Our Common Wealth'. Read more about #KIW2023 👉: bit.ly/3SJW8oV

My latest publication, co-authored with Lisa Borgatti and launched today by the The Commonwealth and UN Trade and Development Secretary Generals, explores the potential for #IPRs to help drive #Innovation and structural transformation in #LDCs. Advance copy available here: unctad.org/system/files/o…

Join the PACER Plus Implementation Unit in shaping Pacific Labour Mobility Worker Wellbeing! Express your interest in developing guiding principles for an AU$80,000 project. Submission deadline: 25 February 2024. Details ⤵️ pacerplus.org/about-us/vacan…

Digitally delivered #services #exports by #Commonwealth countries are growing rapidly and outpacing commercial services exports and merchandise exports. Dr Salamat Ali, Kyle de Klerk, Collin Zhuawu and I explore their drivers and ways to expand them further. thecommonwealth-ilibrary.org/index.php/coms…

Applications now open for WTO Training Course on Trade and Gender #Tradeforwomen dlvr.it/T2qZ51

We are proud to announce that the ZIDA DIY licencing e-Portal is going live today! Join us as we embark on this new jounerny leveraging off technology to improve our efficiency! #ZIDAInvest #Zimbabwe #Technology lnkd.in/dXDrSNnZ

Today, we launched our DIY Portal, a game-changer in improving the ease of doing business in Zimbabwe. 💼💻 With streamlined processes and enhanced transparency, we're paving the way for smoother investments and economic growth. #ZIDA #InvestZimbabwe #EaseOfDoingBusiness

Come and join our team at the British Embassy in Harare! We're looking for a dynamic and capable Senior Governance Analyst. If you're interested, learn more and apply today ➡️: fco.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/ap… Applications close on 12 March 2024.

In the lead-up to #WTOMC13AbuDhabi this week, the #Commonwealth Small States Office (#CSSO) hosted two workshops to support #CommonwealthSmallStates with their preparations for trade negotiations. Read more 👉: bit.ly/49hKuXD

WTO launches call for candidates for 2025 Young Professionals Programme dlvr.it/T3ldlN

Pleased to share this new Synergies article by Brendan Vickers, on: How an informal dialogue at WTO on trade & sustainable supply chains, focusing on forests, may offer better trade, environmental, & sustainable development outcomes. Available here: bit.ly/43a6zW6

Led by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, @PScotlandCSG, the Commonwealth is mobilising to aid member countries affected by Hurricane #Beryl. Visit our webpage for essential information and to find out how you can support relief and recovery efforts ➡️: bit.ly/3W21qw9

I’m delighted to have played a part in a two-part series that delves into the possibilities for least developed countries (LDCs) to gain from technology transfer via trade. The first part of this series can be accessed at: thecommonwealth-ilibrary.org/index.php/coms…

I am happy to share the second part of our two series on transfer of technology to LDC to optimise their current resource assets and hasten their transitions to renewable energy. thecommonwealth-ilibrary.org/index.php/coms…

Day 4 and 5…. Hectic days. The final days of a very successful camp. 10 open heart cases done in 5 days! Grateful always!

I am pleased to share my latest blog, which delves into the environmental agenda of the EU Deforestation Regulation and its impact on Sub-Saharan Africa. thecommonwealth.org/news/blog-sust…

The Senior Trade Officials Meeting opened today in #Namibia, ahead of the #Commonwealth Trade Ministers’ Meeting & the Commonwealth Business Summit. Delegates are working towards trade resilience, multilateral cooperation & inclusive growth across the #Commonwealth.

Our Climate Finance Access Hub marks 10 years of impact: 🌐 21 countries supported 💼 40+ advisers deployed 📗 3,400+ officials trained 🌿 $485M climate finance accessed Best practices are shared, scaled, replicated & publicised to enhance #Commonwealth climate action #CCFAH