House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
UK Commonwealth Chair-In-Office Report 2018-2020
09 September 2020 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Proposed by Nigel Adams Con Selby and Ainsty
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At a glance
Key points
- UK deposited a report in both Houses detailing progress on commitments made at CHOGM 2018.
- The report covers outcomes in education, democracy, sustainability, prosperity, and security within the Commonwealth.
- UK anticipates hosting CHOGM 2020 in Kigali the following year.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the UK's progress as Chair-in-Office of the Commonwealth from 2018 to 2020 in implementing commitments made at CHOGM.
Action requested
A comprehensive report detailing outcomes and achievements against CHOGM 2018 commitments is being deposited in both Houses, highlighting work on education, democracy, sustainability, prosperity, and security within the Commonwealth. The UK looks forward to hosting CHOGM 2020 in Kigali next year.
Key facts
- £500 million of UK-funded projects and programmes under four themes.
- Girl’s Education Challenge with £212 million funding active in 11 countries.
- Commonwealth Clean Ocean Alliance has 34 members committed to tackling marine plastic pollution.
- Trade Facilitation Programme working with 18 priority countries on customs procedures.
- Over 3,000 women-owned businesses supported by the programme.