COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING, CHOGM 2007 November , TO BE HELD IN KAMPALA, UGANDA

Update on National Preparatory Structure and Guidelines for the CHOGM 2007

Introduction

The common wealth is an Association of Sovereign States which supports each other and work together towards national goals. It is a “family” of people with a common heritage in language, culture, law and education, among others. Commonwealth countries are able to work together in an atmosphere of greater trust and understanding than is generally possible.

To-date, the total membership of the commonwealth stands at 53 member states. Most of these states joined in 1960s and 1970s. The organization has neither a charter nor a formal constitutional structure. It works on a basis of shared values which constitute a body of principles contained in various declarations and principles. The most important of these is the Harare Declarations emphasizing a commitment to fundamental human rights, good governance and democracy.

Acting as part of the wider group of the Commonwealth small states like Uganda, manage to have their voices heard and their concerns addressed internationally. The Association also enables member states to share experiences in various areas including justice, science, law and order, agriculture, education etc. Through functional cooperation the commonwealth undertakes various projects in member states.

Projects Undertaken by the Commonwealth in Uganda
In Uganda the following has been undertaken:
The Commonwealth in conjunction with UNDP is supporting a three year Post Conflict Programme in Nothern Uganda. The total of the project is US$4.5m;
Legislative Drafting Advisor;
Technology Transfer - Contract Negotiations;
Two Senior Lecturer Education Department;
Senior Trade Promotion Adviser;
Needs Assessment of the Electoral Commission to observe elections
Capital Markets Development

Introduction to CHOGM 2007 Kampala Uganda
History of CHOGM and background
Requirements for CHOGM
Organisation of CHOGM
Task Force CHOGM
Secretariat
Procurement Process for CHOGM
CHOGM Hotels Uganda

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