What are the challenges facing the Commonwealth?

      

Explain the challenges facing the Commonwealth.

  

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Maurice
(i) Non-existence of an executive authority to enforce its decisions.

(ii) Ideological differences: The world was divided between capitalism and communism,it became difficult for members to work on international matters.

(iii) Divided loyalty among members due to their membership in other organizations.

(iv) Colonial rivalry,where the colonized were fighting for independence.

(v) Nations are more concerned in internal challenges than participating in the Commonwealth.

(vi) Personality differences for example,withdrawal of South Africa membership when some members rejected her apartheid policy.

(vii)Race and colour discrimination for example,where free movement of members is restricted by new visa rules.

(viii) Inadequate funds to run its activities.

(ix) Dominance by some nations especially Britain undermines decisions and policy matters.

(x) Political instability in some continents.

(xi) Withdrawal of some members like Pakistan in 1972 and South Africa in 1961.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on May 24, 2017 at 11:08


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