A visit to the Republic of Korea gave Erandi Thanippularachchi, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Sri Lanka, opportunity to learn about culture, history, and how a nation can develop its potential. The moment we stepped into the Republic of Korea, we were amazingly greeted as “Anna ye Seiyo” with friendly and beautiful smiles. Seoul is a …
Women and children are among the vulnerable populations already feeling the impact of climate change, writes Judith Akoth, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kisumu in Kenya, who argues that collective action can change the situation and save lives. Climate change has become a popular discourse on both national and international platforms. There are anticipated severe …
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Singapore is in a new age of cooperation with India, writes Kevin Tan, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Singapore, who describes the potential for partnerships as Singapore invests in the rising Indian economy. On 24th November 2015, India and Singapore elevated their bilateral ties by signing ten agreements/memorandums of understanding. These agreements called for tighter economic and …
A critical look at how other societies have created wealth could be instructive for Africans, writes Mercy Zulu, 24, a Correspondent from Lusaka in Zambia, who says informed consumers have a role to play. I was amused with the attention that followed my status posting about an interview I heard. It stimulated debate related to Chika …
Climate-smart agricultural practices are meeting resistance from some of the farmers most at risk to the negative impact of climate change, writes Jhannel Tomlinson, 24, a Correspondent from Kingston, Jamaica. Mr Jones, a vegetable farmer in the hills of Clarendon, Jamaica, is renowned for his succulent tomatoes, crispy lettuce and large peppers. A farmer of …
Millions in India do not have access to electricity, but as Naman Sanghvi, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from India writes, industry leaders and the government are looking to renewable energy projects to solve that problem. The number of Indians who do not have access to electricity is roughly equal to the population of USA(WRI), and the …
Trade inequities are a hurdle to development, but Carole Nyemeck, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cameroon, says the Commonwealth can take a lead in tracking information that will help balance the North-South disparity. In their book “Fair trade for all”, Joseph Stiglitz, the 2001 Nobel economics prize laureate, Andrew Charlton spoke of the asymmetric trade information …
Global Money Week teaches about finances, writes Medjom Colbie, 22, a Correspondent from Yaounde in Cameroon, as she describes how the program helps youth toward employment and entrepreneurship. Cameroon joined the rest of the world for the celebration of the 2016 edition of Global Money Week, GMW, worldwide under the theme “Take part. Save Smart”. The Global Money …
A technology summit for women offered insight and education that can lead to empowerment, writes Oghenekevwe Oghenechovwen, 17, a Correspondent from Warri in Nigeria, who urges the event become an annual one for the region. “Time, people, events, and places conglomerate to align you with destiny…” — Unknown Arriving at the Civic Centre at Victoria Island, …
Focus and hard work are the keys to success for a young entrepreneur interviewed by Musa Temidayo, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria. Some people think it requires a lorry load of cash to start a successful and enduring business, but Dami Subair, CEO of DamoSmart, knows that with a positive great mind set and …