Commonwealth Foundation

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The Commonwealth Foundation is an intergovernmental organization that supports civil society participation, cultural exchange, and governance initiatives across the member states of the Commonwealth.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Commonwealth organization
intergovernmental organization
abbreviation CF
affiliation Commonwealth Secretariat
aimsTo amplify the voice of civil society in Commonwealth policy processes
encourage citizen engagement in governance
promote inclusive and accountable institutions
collaboratesWith Commonwealth Secretariat
composition representatives of Commonwealth member states
focusArea civil society
culture
governance
participatory democracy
founded 1965
foundedBy Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
surface form: Commonwealth Heads of Government
fundingSource contributions from Commonwealth member governments
governingBody Board of Governors
hasOrgan Board of Governors
Civil Society Advisory Governors
headquartersLocation London, England
surface form: London

United Kingdom
language English
legalStatus intergovernmental organization
locatedIn Marlborough House
memberOf Commonwealth countries
surface form: Commonwealth of Nations
name Commonwealth Foundation self-link
operatesIn Africa
Americas
Asia
Caribbean
Europe
Pacific Ocean
surface form: Pacific
parentOrganization Commonwealth countries
surface form: Commonwealth of Nations
programType capacity-building initiatives
cultural initiatives
grants programmes
knowledge sharing and learning
purpose advance people’s participation in democracy and development
promote cultural exchange across the Commonwealth
strengthen participatory governance
support civil society participation in governance
regionServed Commonwealth member states
sector arts and culture
governance and democracy
international development
website https://commonwealthfoundation.com
worksWith Commonwealth countries
surface form: Commonwealth governments

civil society organizations

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Civil Society Advisory Governors affiliatedWith Commonwealth Foundation
Board of Governors governs Commonwealth Foundation
subject surface form: Board of Governors (Commonwealth Foundation)
Commonwealth Foundation name Commonwealth Foundation self-link
Board of Governors oversees Commonwealth Foundation
subject surface form: Board of Governors (Commonwealth Foundation)
this entity surface form: Commonwealth Foundation Secretariat
Commonwealth countries sharesInstitution Commonwealth Foundation
CF standsFor Commonwealth Foundation
Board of Governors worksWith Commonwealth Foundation
subject surface form: Board of Governors (Commonwealth Foundation)
this entity surface form: Commonwealth Foundation Director