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Today's Commonwealth is an association of 53 countries. Its 1.8 billion citizens, about 30 percent of the world's population are drawn from the broadest range of faiths, races, cultures and traditions. Members range from vast countries like Canada to small island states like Malta. The Commonwealth has three intergovernmental organisations: the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Commonwealth Foundation, and the Commonwealth of Learning. The Commonwealth is active in a number of areas including development; democracy; debt management and trade. It is committed to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, and pursues these through Programmes implemented by its Divisions. Mission Statement"We work as a trusted partner for all Commonwealth people as a force for peace, democracy, equality, and good governance; a catalyst for global consensus building; and a source of assistance for sustainable development and poverty eradication"
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