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Holi
Holi is also associated with various mythological stories, with the most famous being the legend of Holika and Prahlad, symbolizing the triumph of devotion and righteousness over malevolence.
On this joyous occasion, people from all walks of life come together, transcending boundaries and embracing the spirit of camaraderie. Streets and neighbourhoods burst with laughter and merriment as revellers playfully smear each other with vivid colours, symbolizing the diverse hues of life. Traditional delicacies like gujiyas and thandai add to the festive spirit, while lively music and dance performances fill the air with energy. Holi is a time for forgetting past grievances, strengthening bonds, and embracing the joy of togetherness.
Namibia Independence Day
Namibia’s Independence Day celebrated annually, is a momentous occasion that resonates with the country’s spirit of resilience, unity, and cultural diversity.
The day is marked by various events and activities across the country. The activities include official ceremonies, cultural performances, parades and community gatherings. Participants from various communities proudly don traditional attire, waving the Namibian flag and singing patriotic songs. These parades serve as a powerful symbol of national unity, bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate their shared identity as Namibians.
CWEIC hosts dynamic roundtable on ‘Strengthening Commonwealth – Sri Lanka Partnerships’
On 20 March, CWEIC hosted a dynamic roundtable discussion centered on “Strengthening Commonwealth – Sri Lanka Partnerships.” at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall, London. Julia Charlton, Chair of the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce, joined the deliberations. Rohitha Bogollagama, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom gave an overview of recent developments and his insightful contributions enriched the discourse. The participants engaged in thought-provoking exchanges, focused on a vision of a brighter future for business opportunities between the Commonwealth and Sri Lanka. The roundtable paved the way for potential avenues of business cooperation.
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Cross-Border Startup Odyssey: Cameroon and Bangladesh
In the vibrant economies of Cameroon and Bangladesh, entrepreneurial dreams take flight. The shared vision of progress, combined with Commonwealth camaraderie, propels startups toward unprecedented heights.
Capitalising Angel Investment Strategies For Commonwealth Africa’s Startups | 30 Aug 2023 Webinar Recording
Fadilah Tchoumba’s discussion sheds light on the importance of corporate governance and the POEM framework for sustainable startup growth in Africa. ABAN, the African Business Angel Network, is a platform that connects angel investors and supports startups across the continent.
Capitalising Angel Investment Strategies for Commonwealth Africa’s Startups
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce is delighted to present to you an all new fireside chat with the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) on the role of angel investment networks in transforming the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Africa.
COVID-19’s impact on Commonwealth FDI
The importance of foreign direct investment (FDI) for both intra-and-extra Commonwealth trade cannot be overstated, especially concerning global value chains (GVCs) structure and operations. FDI supports domestic firm participation in global networks of production and provides a channel for them to gain access to international markets partially via facilitating their integration into trans-border supply chains.
Commonwealth Trade and Digitalisation
The Commonwealth’s share in global ICT goods fell from 14.5 per cent in 2010 to 11.7 per cent in 2019 albeit in absolute value terms it increased from US$522.1 billion to US$547.7 billion.
Global Wealth Management: How does the Muslim world do it?
“Global Attitudes to Islamic Wealth Management” is an enlightening and unprecedented report compiled by Jersey Finance, a not-for-profit organisation representing Jersey as an international finance centre (IFC), in partnership with Gateway Global, a team of Shari’a experts, lawyers, financiers, accountants and regulators well versed in multi-jurisdictional legal practice.
CHOGM 2022
In the last week of June, thousands descended on the beautiful city of Rwanda called Kigali, gathering with great anticipation of the first international post-pandemic Commonwealth event, the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022.As a delegate...
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Bangladesh- Endless Potential
Dr. Khaled H. Chowdhury on Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bangladesh, and the Commonwealth - History, Endless Possibilities, and Challenges Interviewed by Commonwealth Chamber Correspondent Arafat Reza. Having been called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1995,...
A Golden Opportunity for the Golden Crop
Sanctions against Russia combined with the winter wheat in Ukraine looking to go unharvested, a global energy crisis, and increased insurance for cargo ships in the Black Sea, it is easy to predict what will happen to the price of these wheat exports.