to the Commonwealth Foundation
26 June 2007
Dr Z Pallo Jordan, Minister of Arts and Culture launches South Africa's
membership to the Commonwealth Foundation.
The Department of Arts and Culture invites members of media to the official
launch of South Africa's Membership to the Commonwealth Foundation. During the
launch, Minister Jordan will officially announce South Africa's membership to
the Commonwealth Foundation.
The Commonwealth Foundation was established by an agreed memorandum approved
by Heads of Government in London in 1965 and has been registered as a
charitable Trust under the laws of England to administer a fund for the purpose
of promoting professional cooperation among Commonwealth countries. It is an
intergovernmental organisation, resourced by and reporting to Commonwealth
governments, and guided by Commonwealth values and priorities. The functions of
the Foundation include:
* to support attendance at conferences, seminars, symposia etc
* to facilitate advisory, exchange and study visits and training
attachments
* to stimulate flow of information between professional and other
non-government bodies
* to stimulate and support any other activities which fall within the
Foundation's areas of interest.
As a member, South Africa will participate in programmes such as sustainable
development, governance and democracy and culture and diversity.
Details of the launch are as follows:
Date: 5 July 2007
Time: 18h00
Venue: Presidential Guest House, Pretoria
RSVP: Eric Mudzanani on 082 940 0927/ 012 441 37 37.
Media enquiries:
Mack Lewele
Cell: 082 450 5076
Issued by: Department of Arts and Culture
26 June 2007
