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December's programme (Edition 1) - 29mins 40secs

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		In the first 'Pick of the Commonwealth' Robin White travels to Malta to get a flavour of the 2005 Heads of Government conference (CHOGM). Aside from the nitty-gritty of the politics, he also takes a close look at Malta and its people, and asks "what did they get out of it". To download individual items in full please click on the links below.

Item 1: Interview with President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda
(4mins 44secs)

President Museveni came under intense criticism following the jailing of a political opponent and his decision to run for a third term. Suddenly he's changed from being the acceptable face of Africa to being the 'bad man' of the continent.

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Item 2: Interview with Jane Borg, restaurant owner
(1min 33secs)

What do the Maltese make of the arrival of the Queen and more than 50 heads of government? Jane Borg runs a small restaurant overlooking one of Malta's many harbours.

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Item 3: Interview with Austin Gatt, Maltese Minister for Information Technology and Investment
(2mins 55secs)

What did Malta and its already thriving economy stand to gain from hosting the conference?

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Item 4: Interview with Don McKinnon, Commonwealth Secretary-General
(4mins 48secs)

International trade was top of the agenda at this CHOGM. Don McKinnon explains why the Commonwealth must talk tough on trade agreements to get the best deal for its members.

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Meet the Presenter
	The programme presenter this month is Robin White.

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