Jamaica is in a race against the effects of climate change, writes Advira Shand, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Manchester in Jamaica, with impact already evident in health, agriculture and the economy. Jamaica is still awash with national pride and celebration following the 2015 IAAF World Championships where its athletes, led by the famous Usain Bolt, dominated …
Investors, consumers and governments are watching the economy for signs of its next turn. Kevin Tan, 19, a Correspondent from Singapore, explores the background and drivers of the most recent changes. Stock markets around the world took a hit in the past week as investors from various financial markets began to sell off their stocks. This …
Young entrepreneurs across East Africa have formed a regional coalition of youth business organisations. It is called the Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs-East Africa and includes 15 organisations from six countries: Kenya, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania and Uganda. The Alliance will encourage young people to start their own businesses, develop their enterprise skills and tackle …
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Sustainable growth is a goal for Sri Lanka, writes Indooshan Shanthakumaran, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Colombo in Sri Lanka, who has compiled a diary of this year’s steps toward green policies. ‘Sri Lanka goes green’ may be a political statement these days, as it is the colour of the main ruling party in the parliament. However, …
Singapore’s transformation within half a century is the result of sheer determination by her founding fathers and the commitment of her people to honesty and hard work, argues Kevin Tan, 19, a Correspondent from Singapore. Despite her remarkable success, he challenges the nation to seize opportunities in arts and technology. As Singapore celebrates her 50th year of independence, the jubilee …
Health impacts of climate change now being felt in the Caribbean, writes Advira Shand, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Manchester in Jamaica, underline the need for policies and public education to protect the environment and fight outbreaks. I still cringe when I remember the agony of being brought down on my knees by the chikungunya virus in …
Unemployment is a problem for both rural and urban youth, but Naseema Perveen, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Islamabad in Pakistan, writes that technology can lead the way to opportunity and jobs. Youth unemployment in urban and rural areas of Pakistan has been a matter of concern over the past decade. Data from the Labour Force …
Kuala Lumpur – Over 200 young entrepreneurs from 14 countries including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Rwanda, Jamaica and Barbados gathered in Putrajaya, Malaysia at the 4th CAYE-Asia Young Entrepreneurs Summit from 30 October to 1 November. The theme for the 2015 summit was “Impact Entrepreneurs: From Job Hunters to Job Providers”. The Summit was hosted by …
Long term emissions goal in Paris deal will generate certainty, writes Fariya Abubakari, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bawku, Ghana, and provide a clear pathway to a low carbon future by keeping global temperature increases below two degrees Celsius. The African region most vulnerable to climate change is Sub-Saharan Africa, which relies on rainfall for 95 per …
An innovative solution to high youth unemployment involves training and low-interest loans for young entreprenuers, writes Musa Temidayo, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria. In my final year at the university, I can remember sitting at our so called ‘basement’ and the topic on everyone’s lips was how to get something doing and start living …