The Commonwealth Secretariat has concluded a series of consultations with its 97 accredited organisations and Board of Governors to shape its strategic priorities for 2025-2030.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey outlined her vision for the next five years, emphasizing the need to make democracies and social development more responsive to citizens’ expectations, with key focus areas including driving inclusive economic growth by reforming trade models to benefit a wider consumer base, leveraging distance education to equip Commonwealth youth with digital and entrepreneurial skills, and accelerating the renewable energy transition across member states.
To achieve this vision, the Commonwealth Secretariat will strengthen its advocacy in global forums around three key pillars: democratic resilience by supporting human rights, the rule of law, and electoral integrity; economic resilience by ensuring equitable access to finance and sustainable debt; and environmental resilience by promoting climate action and sustainable resource use. These pillars will be underpinned by initiatives to enhance social inclusion, particularly for youth and women.
The strategic planning process involved input from member countries, staff, and other stakeholders. Proposals under consideration include establishing regional centres and centres of Excellence, as well as reforming high-level government meetings.
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