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Commonwealth Chair-In-Office Report Addendum 2020-2022

19 May 2022

Proposing MP
Vicky Ford Con
Chelmsford
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The UK is publishing a report detailing its work as Commonwealth Chair-in-Office from 2018 to 2022.

Action Requested

The Minister has deposited the UK Commonwealth Chair-In-Office Report Addendum 2020-2022 in the Libraries of both Houses, highlighting achievements and actions taken under the CHOGM18 commitments.

Key Facts

  • The UK served as Commonwealth Chair-in-Office from April 2018 to June 2022.
  • The UK supported the delivery of over 1.4 billion vaccine doses to 52 Commonwealth countries.
  • Over £32 million in sales have been generated by She Trades Commonwealth programme, helping more than 3,500 women-owned businesses become more competitive.
  • The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub has mobilised over US$38 million for climate-vulnerable Commonwealth countries.
  • The UK provided over £15 million of programme funding to strengthen cyber security in all Commonwealth countries.
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