Commonwealth Secretariat

The main objective of COMSEC is to promote and support economic and social development within Commonwealth countries, especially the small and least developed. The two main priorities are to strengthen peace and democracy, and to ensure that all development is environmentally sustainable and that the benefits of growth are distributed equitably. The Secretariat delivers its programmes through policy development, technical assistance and advisory services. In particular, COMSEC acts as a broker of technical expertise among Commonwealth countries, enabling South-South exchanges of knowledge and information.
Out of the 53 member states of the Commonwealth Secretariat, 32 are SIDS. Unsurprisingly therefore, COMSEC has a long history of involvement in SIDS-related issues.