CFTC Expert Profiles

The provision of long-term experts through the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation (CFTC) is a key service provided by the Commonwealth Secretariat to member countries. It is based on the principles of country ownership, partnership and the promotion of co-operation.

The service draws on the skills and expertise of all our membership in order to help countries put in place sustainable solutions to key national development challenges.


Developing livestock farming in Grenada
Released:  8 February 2010
Commonwealth expert focuses on reducing the Caribbean country’s reliance on meat imports

Helping to deliver justice in Swaziland
Released:  25 January 2010
Issuing key rulings in Swazi courts

Building up small businesses in Tonga
Released:  18 January 2010
ICT centres set up to facilitate communications and commerce

Sharing the values of fair play in sport
Released:  13 January 2010
Commonwealth spearheads drug-free sport in South Pacific

Profile: Donna Koolmees, occupational therapist
Released:  4 January 2010
Inspiring ability in young Jamaicans with disabilities