Modernising the Secretariat
We will transform our institutional and governance frameworks to improve corporate and communications efficiencies and accountability.
To achieve the objectives outlined in our Strategic Plan, the Secretariat’s corporate and governance arrangements must evolve to meet contemporary challenges. This transformation will involve restructuring internal processes, updating systems, and modernising programmes to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
We are committed to a strengthened partnership with the °®Âþµºâ€™s Board of Governors, which is essential for our success and for shaping the institution’s future.
To future-proof the Commonwealth and ensure it remains relevant and responsive to the needs of member countries, we will harness digital tools to accelerate and amplify the impact of our work.
Strategic Partnerships
Collective and collaborative action is essential if we are to tackle our shared challenges.
The °®Âþµº has limited financial and human resources, while the challenges faced by member countries require large-scale, joined-up action.
In response, the Secretariat uses its convening power to bring together governments, the private sector, civil society, youth- and women-led groups, and development partners to work towards shared goals. It builds partnerships, facilitates dialogue, and connects ministries with experts, innovators, and technical partners.
Our partner ecosystem includes a network of 97 Accredited Organisations, our sister organisations the Commonwealth Foundation and the Commonwealth of Learning, as well as multilateral development banks and a host of UN and other international organisations. These partners have a wide range of expertise spread across all five regions of the Commonwealth.
By building these partnerships, the Secretariat can enable member countries to access co-ordinated support and more effectively tackle complex challenges together – including in the areas of education, health, and meeting the needs of older adults and people with disabilities.
Leveraging AI, Emerging Technologies, & Digital Transformation
We will harness established and emerging technologies as force multipliers for our programme delivery, and to facilitate responsible, inclusive digital innovation across the Commonwealth.
To enable our member countries to deliver inclusive digital governance, we will support the deployment of ethical, fit-for-purpose solutions that enhance democratic participation, and public service delivery. In doing so we will address structural digital exclusion, particularly among women, youth, small states, and marginalised populations.
We will also strengthen national capacities through technical partnerships, resource-sharing mechanisms, and support for digital infrastructure, governance frameworks, and workforce readiness. By deploying data-driven tools we will help our member countries to strengthen public institutions and policy.
