Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. It is home to 2.7 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
About us | Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.. It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Member countries | Commonwealth
of the world’s 42 small states are Commonwealth members, each with a population of 1.5 million or less 2.7 billion citizens live in Commonwealth countries, with more than 60 per cent aged 29 or under Commonwealth countries are diverse: they are …
Commonwealth Charter | Commonwealth
The Commonwealth Charter is a document of the values and aspirations which unite the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Charter expresses the commitment of member states to the development of free and democratic societies and the promotion of peace and prosperity to improve the lives of all the people of the Commonwealth.
Our work | Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is an association of 56 countries working towards shared goals of prosperity, democracy and peace. The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation which co-ordinates and carries out much of the Commonwealth's work, supported by a network of more than 80 organisations.
What we do | Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is an association of 54 countries working towards shared goals of prosperity, democracy and peace. The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation which co-ordinates and carries out much of the Commonwealth's work, supported by a network of more than 80 organisations.
Commonwealth at 75
Commonwealth Secretariat and role of Commonwealth Secretary-General created 1965. Based in Marlborough House in London, UK, the Commonwealth Secretariat was established in 1965 to support member countries to achieve the Commonwealth’s aims of development, democracy and peace and act as “a visible symbol of the spirit of co-operation that animates the …
Facts | Commonwealth
Economics. The combined GDP of Commonwealth countries in 2021 was US$13.1 trillion and is estimated to reach $19.5 trillion in 2027, almost doubling in ten years from $10.4 trillion in 2017.
Trade and economy | Commonwealth
Trade and economy. We help boost trade between member countries. International trade is a powerful tool for building inclusive, sustainable and resilient economies and societies in the Commonwealth’s 6 developed economies and 50 developing countries.
Modern Commonwealth celebrates 75 years | Commonwealth
Apr 26, 2024 · In 1949, leaders of eight countries set down the terms of their voluntary association as “free and equal members of the Commonwealth of Nations, freely co-operating in the pursuit of peace, liberty and progress.”. The Declaration marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of the Commonwealth by recognising equality among member states, regardless of their size, wealth …
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