On Commonwealth Peoples Forum
By Salma Yusuf -July 12, 2013
Salma Yusuf
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Salma Yusuf in conversation with Vijay Krishnarayan, Director, Commonwealth Foundation on the upcoming Commonwealth Peoples Forum to be held at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit
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Could you share with us the objectives of your visit to the country?
Delegates of the Commonwealth Foundation arrived in Sri Lanka for three specific reasons. Firstly, to work with Sri Lankan counterparts to review logistical and technical arrangements for the Commonwealth Peoples Forum which is scheduled to be held in Hikkaduwa from 10 through 14 November 2013.
Secondly, to raise the profile of preparations and activities undertaken in preparation of the summit among Sri Lankan civil society organizations and other partners including government departments. Thirdly, and perhaps most important, we have used the visit to develop a programme for the Commonwealth Peoples Forum that is relevant to issues raised by civil society organizations across the Commonwealth and highlights those raised by Sri Lankan civil society organizations as well.
What is the Commonwealth Peoples Forum?
It is the largest gathering of civil society organizations on the calendar of the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Foundation has a mandate to bring civic voice to the Commonwealth Ministerial processes.
