Author: Anna van Harwegen den Breems

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council is excited to announce that Fortescue has become the newest Strategic Partner in our network. CWEIC and Fortescue have maintained a strong relationship, with Fortescue participating in multiple Commonwealth Heads of Government Summits in recent years. This official Strategic Partnership underscores Fortescue’s dedication to driving commercial decarbonisation in heavy… Continue reading Fortescue Becomes Newest Strategic Partner To Join The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced a $75 million facility with Habib Bank Limited (HBL), Pakistan’s largest commercial bank, to improve food security and strengthen climate resilience for farmers in Pakistan. The facility aims to support smallholder farmers facing climate change impacts and a lack of access… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner British International Investment Announces $75 Million Facility with Habib Bank Limited to Enhance Food Security and Farmers’ Climate Resilience in Pakistan

Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive of CWEIC, completed an exploratory visit to Tanzania from March 5–7. Organised in collaboration with African Desk, a Strategic Partner of CWEIC, the visit focused on strengthening Commonwealth-Tanzania relations. During her time in Tanzania, Rosie engaged with key local stakeholders and was accompanied by John Apea, CWEIC’s Head of Mission in… Continue reading Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive, Concludes Exploratory Visit to Tanzania

Today, the Commonwealth celebrates Commonwealth Day, an annual event observed since 1977 on the second Monday of March. This day is dedicated to honouring the shared values and principles that unite our 56 diverse member countries. All across the Commonwealth, countries are marking the day with special celebrations. This year, the theme is “Together We… Continue reading CWEIC Celebrates Commonwealth Day

On the 8th of March the world celebrated  International Womens Day, we were excited to celebrate the success of female leaders in our community/ Hear from The Hon. Arias-Vasquez, Minister of Health Care & Business of HM Government of Gibraltar, as she shares her insights on the multifaceted challenges women face in the workforce. In… Continue reading CWEIC Celebrates International Women’s Day with Insights from our Strategic Partner Network

CWEIC’s Cameroon, Gabon, and Togo Hub partnered with the Ministry of External Relations (MINREX), Cameroon National Shippers’ Council (CNSC), Telecommunications Regulatory Board (TRB), and FEICOM to host a high-level seminar on “Building Economic Resilience through Intra-Commonwealth Trade and Investment.” The event was officially launched by Mrs Anne Oben, Director of the Commonwealth Department at MINREX,… Continue reading Cameroon, Gabon, and Togo Hub Hosts Seminar on Intra-Commonwealth Trade and Investment to Build Economic Resilience

CWEIC welcomes the announcement of the 14th World Chambers Congress (14WCC), set to take place from 2 to 4 September 2025 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Co-organised by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), its World Chambers Federation (WCF), and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the Congress is expected… Continue reading Melbourne to Host 14th World Chambers Congress in 2025

CWEIC Strategic Partner Irwin Mitchell has launched a new season of its ‘Business But Better’ series, focusing on how foreign direct investment (FDI) is shaping the UK economy, innovation landscape, and labour market. The series will cover doing business in the UK, the opportunities presented by Freeports and Investment Zones, and the growing trade relationship… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner Irwin Mitchell Launches New Season of ‘Business But Better’ to Explore Foreign Direct Investment and UK Economic Opportunities

George Steuart & Co., Sri Lanka’s oldest mercantile establishment, has become a Strategic Partner of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). This partnership was cemented during the recent visit of Lord Swire, Deputy Chairman of CWEIC, to Sri Lanka. The invitation extended to George Steuart & Co., is an acknowledgement of the company as… Continue reading George Steuart & Company is the Latest Strategic Partner to Join the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council

Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive of CWEIC, has concluded a successful visit to Kenya to host the Kenya International Advisory Council, meet with government ministers, and engage with key stakeholders.   Meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry A key highlight of the visit was the meeting with Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary… Continue reading CWEIC, Chief Executive, Rosie Glazebrook’s Visits Kenya to Host KIAC and Deepen Relationships