The Commonwealth organizations are involved in several activities such as supporting the small business sector and enhancing the export potential of a country. The organization helps member countries take advantage of opportunities for economic growth and improve their ability to manage long-term development. It also provides cost-effective assistance and policy analysis and advice, especially to small states. The uniqueness of the Commonwealth is the fact that the policies are shaped by member countries that all have an equal say on decisions that affect them.

Commonwealth Members and organisations are involved in diverse activities, from helping countries with trade negotiations to encouraging women’s leadership, building the small business sector, supporting youth participation at all levels of society and providing experts to write laws.

The Commonwealth Secretariat promotes democracy, rule of law, human rights, good governance and social and economic development. We are a voice for small states and a champion for youth empowerment.

The Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation (CFTC) was setup in 1971 and is the principal means for the Commonwealth Secretariat to provide technical assistance to Commonwealth countries. Their approach emphasises country ownership by delivering technical assistance on a demand-driven basis.