Past events

This motion will see a lively debate between two teams of experts. One team will discuss how traditional games can serve as a vital link to cultural heritage and social well-being, while the other team with argue that modern sports can help drive international competition and innovation.

In 2018, the Secretariat partnered with the United Kingdom to improve the engagement of member states with the United Nation’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process. The Secretariat and the UK signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the Commonwealth Small States Office.

In partnership with Intel, the Commonwealth Secretariat has developed an AI-driven policy toolkit that enables governments develop strategies and policies using best practices from around the world but customised for their own countries.

Botswana is a member of the Physical, Digital and Regulatory Connectivity clusters of the Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda. The Connectivity Agenda is a platform for countries to exchange best practices and experiences to trade and investment and undertake domestic reform.

The biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting (CLMM) will take place in Zanzibar from 4 to 8 March 2024.