Commonwealth News - Issue 477 | 17 February 2010 Full text version
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Final report issued on 2010 presidential election in Sri Lanka
A well-administered election day but challenges in the pre-election period, says Commonwealth Expert Team
New natural fibres forum to put an end to ‘under-used’ coconuts
Proposed network would help countries make use of discarded raw materials and boost income for small-scale artisans
Fighting financial crime in Nigeria
Investigators and prosecutors trained to build skills in criminal justice
Malaysia turns up heat on implementing Public Private Partnerships
Senior officials from public sector focus on projects in Education, Health and Transport sectors
Commonwealth congratulates Mandela on 20th anniversary of his release
“Nelson Mandela represents the highest values and ideals of humanity” says Sharma
Message from Commonwealth Secretary-General to cyclone-hit Tonga and Cook Islands
Sharma welcomes rapid assistance provided by some of the countries in the region

 

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