Commonwealth Week 2001
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The Commonwealth and NGOs in Cameroon

By Nelson Tawe

The Commonwealth of Nations foster's development and good practice in areas such as observing elections, providing models of good health practices for people, advising member countries on debt management and helping them negotiate better trade arrangements.

Her Majesty The Queen, in the message of March 12 2001, said : "Many must cope with a life where even the basics of human existence - food, shelter and clean water - are far from guaranteed, or in very short supply. Others have had their lives blighted by war, disease or environmental damage. Far too few enjoy the prospect of a decent education, or work which can give expression to their talents and energies."

Knowing that non-governmental organisations come in to give assistance to people in areas where government has either neglected or has failed to give satisfaction, the Commonwealth encourages independent bodies that strive to assist government in its task of providing certain services to its people.

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