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Issue 411 | 15 October 2008

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Commonwealth developing nations risk becoming ‘collateral damage’ of global financial turmoil
Further suffering for world’s poor is likely consequence of developed nations’ crisis
Experts sent to help countries cope with aftermath of natural disasters
Thirty volunteers a year provide assistance in member countries following requests from governments
Finance ministers call for international support for vulnerable economies
Food and fuel crisis could be compounded by current financial turbulence
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Events

Regional National ICT Strategic Planning and Implementation Workshop
Location: Swaziland
Date: 20-28 October 2008
The objective of this workshop will be to provide attendees with a practical toolkit for advancing their national information and communication technology (ICT) programmes. The workshop will focus on discussing and applying the various stages, approaches, methodologies, techniques and tips that are required for successfully designing and implementing national ICT agendas.

Commonwealth Public Service Ministers Forum
Location: Bridgetown, Barbados
Date: 23 October 2008
This year’s Forum on public sector development will focus on the importance of building strong networks and managing relationships within an increasingly complex governance environment. In light of the growing networks of active participants in promoting good governance across the Commonwealth, the theme for this year’s Forum attended by public service ministers is ‘Managing relationships for good governance and development’.

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