The Commonwealth, Europe and African development

The Foundation for International Studies, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Policy Studies Unit (CPSU), will be organising a one-day expert conference on "The Commonwealth, Europe and African Development" on October 17.

The conference will focus on African priorities and external assistance, the role of the rich countries of the World (G8), and Malta's role as a bridge between Europe, the Commonwealth and Africa. High profile personalities from Commonwealth countries will be attending.

The Commonwealth Policy Studies Unit is a think-tank for the Commonwealth of 53 nations based at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London and works with persons and agencies around the Commonwealth.

The main aims of the Commonwealth Policy Studies Unit is to identify major policies for the Commonwealth and to conduct research and formulate solutions for policymakers in governments, business and NGO's. Since 1999, CPSU has focused on the impacts of globalisation and of the Harare Commonwealth Declaration. Their website can be accessed on www.cpsu.org.uk

For a more detailed programme and application form contact the Conference Unit at the Foundation for International Studies on 2123-4571 or e-mail at conferences@fis.org.mt. Website: www.fis.org.mt