WAEC Government 2011 Theory question 112

Theory question 112

The Commonwealth

Outline six benefits member states of the Commonwealth derive from the organization.

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Any six: technical assistance (Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation); scholarships and educational exchange; economic aid and trade links; forum for leaders to meet (CHOGM) and share ideas; promotion of democracy and election observation; mediation in conflicts; sporting and cultural links (Commonwealth Games); diplomatic support at the UN and elsewhere; easier exchange of High Commissioners; common language and legal traditions that ease co-operation.

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