the commonwealth network is the authoritative online guide to doing business and learning about government and civil society in the commonwealth.

northland regional council manage the air, land, freshwater and coastal resources of the northland region. we also co-ordinate civil defence, transport and economic development. our mission is to work with our people and partners to create a healthy environment, strong economy and resilient communities. in addition to all our normal mahi, we’re particularly focussing our energies on three priority areas that our communities have told us they care deeply about: water quality; reducing pests (animals, plants and aquatic invaders); and providing flood protection for our vulnerable communities. your regional council is made up of nine elected councillors, including a chairman, an appointed chief executive officer (ceo) and around 210 full-time and part-time staff.

the commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. it is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.

giz als dienstleister der int. zusammenarbeit für nachhaltige entwicklung und int. bildungsarbeit, engagieren wir uns weltweit für eine lebenswerte zukunft.

african business magazine is the leading publication for news and in-depth reports on business matters across the continent.

africa intelligence, leading professional web site specialising in political and economic developments in africa: investigations about government, business circles and influential figures.

das bmz ist zuständig für die planung und umsetzung der deutschen entwicklungspolitik.