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Earlier this afternoon CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland was interviewed on Joy News in Ghana on how CWEIC are taking steps to assist member states during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lord Marland spoke about the impact on the tourism industry, particularly across small island states in the Commonwealth. Lord Marland also commended Ghana’s strong management of the… Continue reading Lord Marland Interviewed on Joy News in Ghana Discussing COVID-19 and the Commonwealth

Novare, a South African owned Real Estate Investment Company in Nigeria with an investment portfolio of four retails malls across Nigeria (three in the Federal Capital Territory and one in Lagos State (the largest retail mall in Lagos State) has pledged its unwavering support to the Federal Capital Territory and Nigeria in the fight against COVID19. Novare… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partners Novare Donates Food and Pledges Support in Fight Against Covid-19

CWEIC are delighted to invite members to an interactive webinar discussion on The Commonwealth, Covid‐19 and the City’s Response, with Alderman William Russell, The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of the City of London. The Webinar will take place on Thursday 04 June, from 1500 – 1600 (BST). William Russell has over 30 years’ experience… Continue reading The Commonwealth, Covid‐19 and the City’s Response; A Conversation with the Lord Mayor of the City of London

As part of CWEIC’s Webinar Series this insightful panel discussion brought together fintech leaders to discuss how developments in fintech and the necessity for such innovation will impact financial inclusion efforts. Lucy Demery, Global Head of Fintech Banking, Standard Chartered Albert Maasland, Chief Executive, Crown Agents Bank Michael Kent, Chairman, Azimo Myles Hagan, Head of… Continue reading Fintech and Mobile Payments: A Game Changer for Financial Inclusion post Covid‐19?

Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) wrote to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom this week to urge an urgent review of the decision to impose a 14-day quarantine for visitors arriving in the UK, due to the economic damage it could inflict on small islands states and those… Continue reading Lord Marland in the Daily Telegraph following CWEIC Tourism Webinar

As part of CWEIC’s Webinar series this Tourism Webinar brought together with a distinguished panel of Government and business leaders. This session examined the future strategies available to the tourism and travel industry, including possible substitutes such as domestic travel for larger markets and the leveraging of the Commonwealth network for international coordination in support… Continue reading Commonwealth Tourism Webinar; COVID-19 Lockdown: Immediate Responses and Future Opportunities

Chaired by Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), CWEIC were delighted to host an interactive webinar discussion on designing appropriate economic policies after Covid-19, with Lord King of Lothbury on Thursday 14 May. Central Banks play an important role in maintaining a free-flowing credit market that helps keep firms in… Continue reading Webinar with Lord King of Lothbury; Designing appropriate economic policies after Covid-19

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council has signed a partnership agreement with The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust (QCT) to tap into a talent pipeline and network of young social entrepreneurs and young professionals driving positive change across the Commonwealth. QCT exists to champion, fund and connect young leaders and their work. Its aim is to unleash… Continue reading CWEIC announces Queen’s Commonwealth Trust partnership supporting young social entrepreneurs