Uganda to gain US$900m AI GDP boost if it helps young entrepreneurs succeed
The Ayre Index, launched at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, ranks Uganda 23rd out of 56 Commonwealth countries for youth AI readiness.
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Commonwealth Artificial Intelligence consortium to meet in NY to advance AI action plan
The upcoming meeting will endorse a comprehensive AI action plan and will seek support from Champion Countries on the implementation of AI in four critical areas.
Commonwealth leaders pledge continued unity and to empower youth
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal sovereign states. Our combined population is 2.5 billion, of which more than 60 per cent is aged 29 or under.
Commonwealth finance ministers call for systematic reform of global financial architecture
Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC said: “Our world faces overlapping, interlinked and accelerating economic, security and environmental challenges…”
Commonwealth Day to be celebrated around the world
The Commonwealth Secretariat has also produced a special quiz for students to learn more about the modern Commonwealth and its diverse membership. Schools around the Commonwealth can download and use the quiz free of charge.
Commonwealth Secretary General pledges support for Kenya’s innovation ambitions
The Commonwealth Secretariat signed a partnership with e-scholarships provider Simplilearn at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda in June.
COP27: Commonwealth Secretary-General to attend global climate summit
The COP27 event will also provide the opportunity to raise awareness about Commonwealth initiatives that support member countries to tackle climate change, such as the Commonwealth Climate Finance
Commonwealth SG congratulates Kenya’s President-Elect William Ruto
The Secretary General thanked the President of Kenya, HE Uhuru Kenyatta, for his stewardship of the country since 2013 and called on him to become a beacon of peace and unity in the region and across the Commonwealth.
Nominations open for special ‘Year of Youth’ edition of Commonwealth Youth Awards
For the second year running the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust (QCT) has joined the Commonwealth Secretariat a partner to offer to one winner up to two years of flexible funding, worth of £20,000 a year, as well as coaching opportunities and organisational development support.
Kenya Decides: Heads of International election observation, experts issue joint statement
“We urge all stakeholders and citizens to pursue any grievances that may occur peacefully and through the established legal channels…” commonwealth and experts’ joint statement.
Leader of Commonwealth Observer Group tells Kenyans to commit to peace
“Just as politicians have made a commitment to a peaceful election, we urge stakeholders, including the electorate, to commit to doing the same, consistent with the Commonwealth’s values and principles.
PACJA urges governments to tackle climate change in health, curb Climate-related deaths
Dr Najwa Bourawi, the Chairperson of the Board of PACJA gave a glimpse of the extent of climate-related health impacts.