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Maldives Republic Day
This day is typically celebrated with parades, cultural events, and ceremonies highlighting Maldivian independence and national pride. Minister Adam Naseer praised President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s transparent leadership and commitment to inclusive governance this year. The administration has announced plans for a 20-year national development strategy and ten themed ceremonies throughout the year, focusing on sovereignty, security, and cultural heritage. These initiatives aim to fulfil promises made to the Maldivian people and strengthen the nation’s unified identity. As the country celebrates its 55th year as a republic, it reaffirms its dedication to a government that truly represents the values and aspirations of its citizens, with President Muizzu inviting nationwide input for the development plan to ensure it reflects a collective vision for the future of the Maldives.
Botswana President-elect declares public holiday for his inauguration
Botswana has declared a special public holiday to celebrate the inauguration of its new President, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko. Government spokesperson Montlenyane Baaitse confirmed that the holiday will begin with a half-day on Thursday, November 7, followed by a full-day paid holiday on Friday, November 8, 2024.
The holiday will allow Batswana to attend the inauguration and mark the historic moment of the country’s 6th president assuming office. Baaitse encouraged citizens, especially long-distance travellers, to plan their journeys in advance to safely attend the ceremony in Gaborone. This initiative highlights the government’s commitment to fostering national unity as Botswana enters a new era of leadership under President Boko.
Read the original article here: https://bulawayo24.com/news/national/247585
Samoa minister rallies for gender equality at CHOGM 2024
In a significant gathering at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 in Apia, Samoa, Ankita Yadav, representing the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce, met with Hon Mulipola Anarosa Ale-Molio’o, Samoa’s Minister for Women, Community, and Social Development. The encounter occurred during the Women’s Forum, a key event of the CHOGM proceedings.
Minister Ale-Molio’o delivered a powerful message, emphasizing the urgent need for action on gender equality. She stressed that the forum’s purpose extended beyond mere discussion, calling for concrete steps towards change. The Minister expressed her belief in the collective power of the attendees to drive meaningful and lasting transformation across the Commonwealth and beyond.
The Women’s Forum, which concluded on 22 October 2024, was a collaborative effort between the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Samoan Government. It served as a platform for women leaders, policymakers, and activists from across the Commonwealth to convene and address pressing issues facing women today. The forum aimed to chart a course for enhanced gender equality across all sectors, underlining the Commonwealth’s commitment to this crucial cause.
Read the original information here: https://thecommonwealth.org/news/chogm2024/commonwealth-womens-forum-opens-samoa-calls-stronger-action-gender-equality
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Bangladesh’s Fashion Startup Evolution
Join us for an exciting webinar that will take you on a journey through the world of Fabraex – a budding Bangladeshi fashion brand with a fresh perspective on blending cultural heritage with contemporary style. Founded by the visionary Fahim Khandkar and driven by the leadership of CEO Saklain bin Salim, Fabraex is a young startup on a mission to empower individuals to embrace their authentic identities through fashion.
Fireside chat with Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy: Lessons to be learnt from Sri Lanka’s recent economic crisis | Webinar Recording
The ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka offers important lessons for policymakers globally. In a thought-provoking fireside chat, Julia Charlton chair of the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce speaks with Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, former Governor of Sri Lanka’s Central Bank, to analyse the origins and impacts of the crisis, along with Sri Lanka’s path to recovery.
Fireside chat with Dr Indrajit Coomaraswamy: Lessons to be learnt from Sri Lanka’s recent economic crisis
Join us for an enlightening fireside chat with Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy on Sri Lanka’s Economic Road to Recovery in collaboration with RCS Sri Lanka. Dr. Coomaraswamy will provide crucial insights into Sri Lanka’s current economic standing and potential paths to recovery, drawing on his extensive experience as a former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Commonwealth Secretariat Strategic Plan 2021/22 – 2024/25
The Commonwealth Secretariat Strategic Plan 2021/22-2024/5 is a collaborative results framework publication drafted by the Commonwealth Secretariat. It is based on the principles of the Commonwealth Charter, the previous Strategic Plan (2017/18-2020/21), notes and recommendations from the Executive Committee and Board of Governors, internal and external documents such as the Forum of Small States, and mandates drafted during the Commonwealth Heads of Government meetings in the past decade.
Commonwealth Plasticity
The world can not recover from the impact of COVID-19 without an effective rules-based trading system that is both inclusive and sustainable. It will require members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to work in conjunction towards galvanizing multilateral trade to equip the Commonwealth states, as well as the rest of the world should they wish to partake, for any trade issues that may arise.
The Decentralised Commonwealth Dominance
Undoubtedly, trade is an essential element of sustainable economic development which has alleviated millions of individuals out of poverty worldwide. The importance of global trade to universal prosperity is showcased in the WTO’s membership which, over the 25 years since its establishment in the 1994 Marrakesh Agreement, has increased to 164 members, including 50 Commonwealth states, collectively constituting 96 per cent of global GDP.
How the presence of untrustworthy websites leads to consumer distrust
Tajdin Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer at Daraz Bangladesh, on the future of e-commerce platforms in Bangladesh: “The presence of untrustworthy websites that lead to consumer distrust remains a major issue for us”
Digital Services Tax: An Uncertain Future
In the midst of a raging pandemic as well as in its aftermath, the world has been gripped by digitalisation. Most companies have now transformed into digital entities, and most have a digital presence in almost all parts of the world.
Barrister Rashna Imam on the factors preventing women from entering the legal profession in Bangladesh
Barrister Rashna Imam is an Oxford scholar, an advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (both Divisions), and the Managing Partner of Akhtar Imam & Associates. Before joining Akhtar Imam & Associates, Rashna gained expertise as a corporate associate at Baker & McKenzie (London Office) through advising global giants like Arcelor Mittal and Schneider Electric on M&A and post-acquisition integration.