Assessed Contribution - Commonwealth Secretariat - 2020 to 2021

This assessed contribution represents Canada’s long-term support to the Commonwealth Secretariat. The Commonwealth Secretariat uses these funds and other members’ funding to achieve its mandate. The Secretariat's mandate includes: (1) supporting the Commonwealth as a corporate secretariat; (2) undertaking policy and advocacy work notably supporting small and vulnerable states; and (3) providing technical and advisory services to member countries. The current Strategic Plan (2017 to 2021) orients the work of the Secretariat around three goals: (1) strong democracy rule of law promotion and protection of human rights and respect for diversity; (2) inclusive growth and sustainable development; and (3) a well-connected and networked Commonwealth.

The expected outcomes as stated by the Commonwealth Secretariat include: (1) greater adherence to Commonwealth values and principles in particular those enunciated in the Commonwealth Charter; (2) more effective efficient and equitable public governance; (3) people in the Commonwealth fulfilling their potential with dignity and equality in a healthy environment; (4) more inclusive economic growth and sustainable development; and (5) strengthened resilience of small states and vulnerable states including adaptation and mitigation against climate change.