Fundamental changes are taking place in the global trade landscape, and the Commonwealth, with its diverse membership, is adapting to and coming to terms with these changes. This shifting landscape offers tremendous potential for Commonwealth countries to expand their trade - both between members and their overall trade. Although it is not a trading bloc, member countries can also take advantage of and leverage the Commonwealth for greater gains, while focusing on several broader priorities to improve their trade performance. Commonwealth countries offer insightful perspectives on topical...

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...