Nigeria’s education system has been plagued by socio-economic and political matters that have troubled society for decades, writes Laila Johnson-Salami, 20, a Correspondent from Ibadan in Nigeria, who argues that closing the gender gap is part of the solution to those issues. Although Nigeria’s development standards are slowly stepping up, the gender gap in primary …
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Barbados has made significant gains since attaining independence in 1966, writes Lyn-Marie Blackman, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados. But with several societal, institutional and governance issues facing the island, where can it go from here? Being a Commonwealth Correspondent has been an enriching and rewarding experience that I would not trade for anything. My …
Problems reported Australia’s Northern Territory youth prison system are the latest to be uncovered in a string of grievances of a disappointed territory, writes Jake Elson, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Bunbury in Australia. When the leading provincial newspaper uses its entire front page to call for the federal government to dismiss an entire government, …
Attempting to solve the complex issues in modern society can be a daunting task, but Navodinee Wickramanayake, 22, a Correspondent from Sri Lanka, describes one woman’s efforts to provide inspiration and support to those trying to make a difference. Often times we look at the issues our society faces today and become overwhelmed by their complexity …
High fences can protect those within, but Bryan Obaji, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Calabar in Nigeria, writes that they should not be a barrier to having concern for those outside the fence who may need a good neighbour. The beauty of a house is first seen in how well decorated it is on the outside. …
Accessing information about local and regional development projects has become easier, writes Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, 20, a Correspondent from Ghana, thanks to a website designed for the public. Citizens have long been encouraged to participate in governance by asking important questions and contributing in any way they can with their knowledge and expertise. However, for many …
Aid to developing countries may have originated as supportive gesture, but Swapnil Mishra, 21, a Correspondent from India, currently studying in the U.S., argues that cash donations led to structural weaknesses that eventually put those nations at a disadvantage. In the postwar world, the funds from First World nations lowered the needs of leaders in …
Uganda has a plan to transform its economy, but Badru Walusansa, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, argues the key to turning the plan into reality is to identify and foster positive national values. We have moved four years into the implementation of Uganda’s Vision 2040, the country’s development plan, which seeks to transform …
Swapnil Mishra, 21, a Correspondent from India and currently studying in the U.S., looks at the historic and economic roots of poverty. He argues for the need to provide basic necessities and the opportunity to make personal and economic choices. After reading the five different individual stories from John Isbister’s “A World of Poverty”, about people …
Ghanaians at home and abroad recently marked their country’s 60th independence anniversary. Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Ghana, watched the ceremonies, and talked to youth about what they hope to see in the next 60 years. In the capital, Accra, the traditional pomp and pageantry associated with the annual parade was taken …