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1 NEW AND FORTHCOMING TITLES Commonwealth books provide authoritative research and evidence-based policy advice, resulting from our work across all 53 member countries. They focus on trade policy, social and economic development, good governance, democracy, rule of law, and human rights. Visit the Commonwealth ilibrary to read and share our books for free online. books.thecommonwealth.org Books which show this symbol are also available in PDF format.

2 A Handbook for Gender- Inclusive Elections in Commonwealth Africa Achieving 50:50 by 2030 Elections are a critical process through which political leadership can be accessed. However, for gender inclusiveness to become a reality, it is necessary to specifically address the hurdles to women s participation in all three stages of the electoral cycle, the pre-electoral, electoral and the post-electoral periods. A Handbook for Gender-Inclusive Elections in Commonwealth Africa: Achieving 50:50 by 2030 reviews the systems, legislation and best practice that will need to be implemented and effectively monitored to get more women into politics and help to realise Sustainable Development Goal 5 achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. Foreword Acknowledgements Acronyms and Abbreviations Executive Summary Contributors 1. Introduction 2. Normative Frameworks 3. The Legislature, Electoral 4. Political Parties 5. Gender and Election Management Bodies 6. Civil Society 7. The Media and Social Media 8. Election Observers 9. Conclusions and Annex Glossary Bibliography ; 180pp; Paperback; ISBN READ AND SHARE OUR TITLES FOR FREE at thecommonwealth-ilibrary.org

3 Navigating Uncertainty Towards a Post-Brexit Trade and Development Agenda Economic Paper 97 Extreme uncertainty is a Brexit catchphrase that applies fully to the UK s future trade relationship with developing countries - which includes many Commonwealth member countries - as well as with the remaining EU members. This compilation of essays offers timely and expert commentary on how a new UK trade policy towards the EU and developing countries could be designed and implemented. The essays unbundle complex issues and offer a context for the current debate, as well as providing a framework within which to assess and discuss the ongoing negotiations. The collection is based on a workshop held at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London in early 2017, as part of the Economic and Social Research Council-funded project entitled Governance and Economic Integration through Free Trade Agreements. Abbreviations and Acronyms Introduction Global Britain, trade and development: Issues and priorities post-brexit 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Brexit implications for developing countries 2.3 The UK s trade regime for developing countries 2.4 Towards developmentfriendly trade post-brexit 2.5 Trade preference options for non-ldc developing countries 2.6 Brexit, the UK and Commonwealth trade 2.7 Conclusions Trade and regulation in relations with the EU and third countries after Brexit 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Customs union, customs agreement or FTA? 3.3 Prospects for an FTA with the EU: Deep or shallow? 3.4 Deals with third countries 3.5 What would a Trump Atlantic trade agreement be like? 3.6 Interim arrangements? 3.7 Conclusions Postscript Brexit and Global Value Chains: The costs of transition to new trade governance structures 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The role of the UK within Factory EU 4.3 Moving further than the EU Supporting principles of sustainable development The impact of Brexit on global value chains and trade governance 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Trade preferences and GVCs: Potential impacts of change 5.3 Negotiating FTAs: Prioritising depth or speed? 5.4 Highlighting vulnerabilities: Dependence on UK preferential trade 5.5 Conclusion Be Prepared: Trade Policy Research for Brexit 6.1 Introduction 6.2 The research problem: the two big unknowns The post-brexit relationship with EU The research approach 6.4 Conclusions Chapter 7: Conclusion and way forward ; 60pp; Paperback; ISBN Sign up to our monthly e-newsletter at books.thecommonwealth.org 3

4 Judicial Resource Book on Violence Against Women for Asia Combating Violence against Women and Girls for Cambodia, India, Pakistan and Thailand The Judicial Resource Book on Violence Against Women for Asia deepens our understanding of the varying forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG) and raises awareness of the important role that the judiciary can play in tackling them. It is designed to be used by judicial officers and other professionals as a practical contribution towards promoting justice and fairness in the judicial process for women who have been victims of violence. Produced in partnership with the UN Women Regional Office for Asia- Pacific, this volume brings together information on key judgments of apex courts in Cambodia, India, Pakistan and Thailand to advance protections for women against violence, through the application of constitutional guarantees and international human rights law. Judgments are analysed in the context of relevant legislative frameworks, and guidance offered on best practices on overcoming gender bias when dispensing justice. Foreword Acknowledgments Table of Treaties Table of Statutes Table of Cases Abbreviations and Acronyms 1. Introduction: Violence Against Women and Girls 1.1 Background 1.2 VAWG in target countries 1.3 Terminology 1.4 Commonwealth and UN Women 1.5 Rationale and methodology 1.6 Goal and beneficiaries 1.7 Structure of the Judicial Resource Book 2. Violence Against Women and Girls as a Human Rights Issue 2.1 International Human Rights Law (IHRL) 2.2 Defining Violence against Women and Girls 2.3 VAWG as a human rights issue 2.4 Obligations under IHRL 2.5 Obligations of target countries 2.6 Conclusion 3. Combating Violence Against Women and Girls: the Commitment of the CEDAW Committee 3.1 General recommendations 3.2 Concluding observations 3.3 Individual communication 3.4 Inquiry 3.5 Conclusion 4. Access to Justice for Victims of Violence 4.1 Barriers to women s access to justice 4.2 Bias in the courtroom 4.3 Guidelines for judges 5. Child, Early and Forced Marriage 5.1 Cambodia 5.2 India 5.3 Pakistan 5.4 Thailand 6. Domestic Violence 6.1 Cambodia 6.2 India 6.3 Pakistan 6.4 Thailand 7. Rape 7.1 Cambodia 7.2 India 7.3 Pakistan 7.4 Thailand 8. Sexual Harassment 8.1 Cambodia 8.2 India 8.3 Pakistan 8.4 Thailand ; 212 pp; Paperback; ISBN READ AND SHARE OUR TITLES FOR FREE at thecommonwealth-ilibrary.org

5 Small States Economic Review and Basic Statistices, Volume 20 Small States: Economic Review and Basic Statistics is a flagship publication of the Commonwealth Secretariat highlighting the development indicators of small states and disseminating knowledge on their economic performance. This milestone 20th volume looks back at the progress of small states over the past 25 years. It also takes stock of the Commonwealth Secretariat s contribution to the international discourse on small states and the development of the states themselves. Foreword What Are Small States? Acknowledgements List of figures List of tables List of boxes Abbreviations and acronyms Part 1 1 Small States in the Global Economy A Look at the Past 25 Years 1.1 The significance of being small 1.2 The growth story of small states References 2 The Commonwealth s Support to Small States Past and Future 2.1 A legacy of advocacy, assistance and advice 2.2 Continuing the legacy of support for Commonwealth small states References Part 2 3 The Small Island Developing States and Climate Change 3.1 Battle for the truth 3.2 The devastating impact on island communities 3.3 The global response and the politics of climate change 3.4 Options for low-lying island nations 3.5 Inevitable displacement of people 3.6 What the future holds 4 Trade and Small States 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Barriers to successful trade 4.3 Role of international and regional organisations 4.4 UNCTAD support for small states 4.5 Conclusion 5 The Vulnerability of Small States 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Vulnerability and small states 5.3 The vulnerability index 5.4 Recognising small states vulnerability 5.5 International actions 5.6 The evolving concept of vulnerability 5.7 The concept of economic resilience 5.8 Measuring economic resilience 5.9 The Vulnerability and Resilience Framework 5.10 The role of the Commonwealth References 6 Small States in the Global Geopolitical Landscape 6.1 The geopolitical context facing small states 6.2 Key challenges of small states 6.3 Response of the international community 6.4 Capitalising on the solidarity and collective voice of small states 6.5 Future prospects for small states 7 Youth Development in Small States 7.1 Key challenges 7.2 Barriers to change 7.3 Overcoming the hurdles 7.4 A challenging but hopeful future Note References ; 120pp; Paperback; ISBN Sign up to our monthly e-newsletter at books.thecommonwealth.org 5

6 Commonwealth Trade Review 2018 Strengthening the Commonwealth Advantage: Trade, Technology, Governance Deepening intra-commonwealth trade and investment and using these opportunities to empower women and young people as entrepreneurs can help drive economic growth, create jobs and increase the prosperity of Commonwealth citizens. The theme of Commonwealth Trade Review 2018 is Strengthening the Commonwealth Advantage: Trade, Technology, Governance. This edition presents new empirical findings, rich insights and practical recommendations on how to boost the Commonwealth advantage in trade and investment. Part 1 - Commonwealth trade and investment trends Part 2 - The Commonwealth in multilateral and regional trade Part 3 - Harnessing digitisation for Commonwealth trade, investment and prosperity Part 4 - Deepening the Commonwealth advantage through 21st-century trade governance Introduction Foreword Acknowledgements List of figures List of tables List of boxes Acronyms and abbreviations Overview Executive summary Key findings and way forward Part 1: Commonwealth trade and investment trends 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The state of Commonwealth countries trade with the world 1.3 The state of intra- Commonwealth trade 1.4 Prospects for intra- Commonwealth trade 1.5 The state of intra- Commonwealth investment 1.6 Conclusion and way forward Annex Endnotes Part 2: The Commonwealth in multilateral and regional trade 2.1 Introduction 2.2 The Commonwealth and trade multilateralism 2.3 The Commonwealth and resisting protectionism 2.4 The Commonwealth and an enabling global trading environment 2.5 The future of the multilateral trading system 2.6 Commonwealth members in regional trade and integration initiatives 2.7 Conclusion and way forward Endnotes Part 3: Harnessing digitisation for Commonwealth trade, investment and prosperity 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Disruptive technologies, trade and jobs 3.3 Harnessing digitisation for Commonwealth trade and development 3.4 Overcoming technology gaps in the Commonwealth 3.5 Closing the gaps: implications for growth and development 3.8 Conclusion and way forward Annexes Endnotes Part 4: Deepening the Commonwealth advantage through 21st-century trade governance 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The Commonwealth advantage and trade costs 4.3 Governance, trade and economic performance in the Commonwealth 4.4 Governance impacts on Commonwealth trade and investment 4.5 Conclusion and way forward Annex ; 112pp; Paperback; ISBN Full details on all our titles at

7 NEW AND FORTHCOMING TITLES Commonwealth ilibrary The Commonwealth Secretariat s publications are a key part of the organisation s mission to work as a trusted partner for all Commonwealth people as a force for peace, democracy, equality and good governance; a catalyst for global consensus-building; and a source of assistance for sustainable development and poverty eradication. Each year, the Secretariat publishes around 30 new titles on a range of topics in which it has particular insight and expertise, especially concerning small states, including; globalisation and multilateral trade issues export and enterprise development education gender public service management and reform law and human rights For the first time, these publications are now available online in a single research repository, The Commonwealth ilibrary at Titles are organised by series, year and alphabetically, and search and discovery of complete publications or even their components articles and chapters is a click away. SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscription benefits: Registration to manage institution-wide access via IP authentication and/or username/ password login. Unlimited number of concurrent institutional users. Perpetual access to subscribed content. Subscription support features such as COUNTER-compliant usage statistics and bibliographic records in MARC21 XML format. How to subscribe: The Commonwealth ilibrary has been developed in partnership with OECD Publishing and the OECD ilibrary. In case of questions about the service or content please commonwealthilibrary@oecd.org. Any institution interested in subscribing should consult the nearest OECD sales contact for further information. Sign up to our monthly e-newsletter at 7

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