The Commonwealth Business Forum has grown into a major international event, drawing together business and government leaders from all Commonwealth countries for a dialogue on practical ways to enhance trade and investment. Traditionally, the CBF has been a 70/30 split of attendees from business and government. You may have seen on social media that the… Continue reading An update due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
CWEIC Deputy-Chair Sir Hugo Swire visited Jersey this week, hosted by our Strategic Partners the Government of Jersey, with the aim of encouraging greater Jersey-Commonwealth cooperation and business links. During the visit Sir Hugo met with Senator Ian Gorst, Minister for External Relations, and Constable Richard Buchanan, Assistant Chief Minister and Assistant Minister for… Continue reading CWEIC Deputy-Chair Sir Hugo Swire visits Jersey
Today the Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland hosted an event for International Women’s Day at Marlborough House which examined ways to break down barriers to gender equality.. Founder and Creative Director of Eco-Age, Livia Firth, spoke about the benefits of the diamond trade to Botswana. Other speakers included HE Mrs Neo Masisi, First Lady of Botswana.… Continue reading CWEIC joins Commonwealth International Women’s Day Event at Marlborough House
CWEIC Deputy-Chair Sir Hugo Swire visited Bangladesh last week for meetings with Government and business leaders. During the visit Sir Hugo met with Hon Tipu Munshi – Minister of Commerce, Hon Kamal Mostafa – Minister of Finance, Hon. A. K. Abdul Momen – Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Hon Salman F Rahman – Private Sector… Continue reading CWEIC visits Bangladesh to meet with business and government leaders
CWEIC Deputy-Chair Sir Hugo Swire visited Pakistan earlier this week for meetings with Government and business leaders. During the visit Sir Hugo met with Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad. Sir Hugo apprised the Prime Minister of the activities and significance of CWEIC and how it could play an important role in promoting trade… Continue reading CWEIC Deputy Chairman Sir Hugo Swire concludes successful visit to Pakistan
CWEIC Strategic Partners De La Rue today (20 February 2020) announces that the new Bank of England £20 note has entered circulation. It features the artist J. M. W. Turner and is the third denomination in the series to convert to a polymer substrate, following on from the £5 and £10, in 2016 and 2017,… Continue reading De La Rue announces new Bank of England £20 note
The Commonwealth has welcomed its 54th family member after Maldives’ application for re-admission was approved. The small island nation officially re-joined the Commonwealth at 00:01 on Saturday, February 1 2020. CWEIC Chairman, Lord Marland visited Malé this week for meetings with both the Government and business leaders. During the visit, we were delighted to meet… Continue reading CWEIC welcomes Maldives re-joining the Commonwealth
From 20th January 2020 CWEIC Strategic Partner the Association of Business Executives Ltd will be re-branded to the new name, ABE Global Ltd. The Association of Business Executives was founded in 1973. The founding president was Lord Prentice, Minister of State for Overseas Development, and the first ABE exams were held in 1977 in London,… Continue reading Advancing Business Education: New Website Launches ABE’s Branded House Strategy
HE Muhammadu Buhari, President of Nigeria has been a strong supporter of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council since its formation on 2014. Nigeria is one of our most active partners, convening the largest grouping of Strategic Partners within the Council outside of the UK. Nigeria is also home to our longest running overseas Hub… Continue reading HE Muhammadu Buhari, President of Nigeria Champions Commonwealth Trade in The Times
With effect from 01 February 2020, the CWEIC Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Samantha Cohen CVO as Chief Executive. Sam was Assistant and Deputy Private Secretary to Her Majesty The Queen for 8 years, after serving as her Press Secretary. Prior to that she worked for various ministers in the Australian… Continue reading CWEIC Announces the Appointment of Samantha Cohen CVO as Chief Executive
