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Educating the Commonwealth

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Since 1949, the Commonwealth's 53 states have led the world in addressing some of the most important human-development challenges. But education remains an exception, and when Commonwealth leaders meet in London this month, they must make schooling a top priority or jeopardize their goal of delivering peace and prosperity.

DAR ES SALAAM/LAGOS – With 53 member countries and 2.4 billion people, the Commonwealth is a powerful force for positive change. For nearly seven decades, Commonwealth states have been global leaders on trade, female empowerment, natural-resource protection, and many other issues.

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