Publications

The Commonwealth Ministers Reference Book is an essential source of information on key aspects of policy issues for all Commonwealth ministers, from trade to transport. It includes articles, case studies, partnership initiatives, interviews and reports that inform and educate ministers, regarding opportunity and potential in the Commonwealth.

The 2008 edition includes a new ‘Ministerial Briefings’ section, which includes articles specifically to assist Ministers and Senior Officials in the efficient running of Ministries. It includes a variety of papers from an update on the Millennium Development Goals to advice on how governments can promote environmental responsibility.

The Governmental Priorities section outlines the key priorities facing governments throughout the Commonwealth. The 40 articles cover a range of topics with opinion pieces, case studies and transferable solutions written by multi-sectoral authors from across the globe.

The official book of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), held in Kampala in November 2007. This bi-annual publication is written by Commonwealth experts and presents current thought and pertinent analysis on Commonwealth issues and challenges. In-depth articles and case studies focus on topical issues, including the theme of the 2007 meeting: ‘Transforming Commonwealth Societies to achieve political, economic and human development.’ Some of the issues discussed include the recommendations of the Respect and Understanding Commission, Commonwealth membership, climate change, and the Commonwealth Connects initiative to bridge the digital divide. It is published with the ultimate goal of strengthening co-operation between government and business and facilitating the efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

The Commonwealth Finance Ministers Reference Report is an annual publication providing Commonwealth Finance Ministers with a central source of information regarding macro- and micro- financial issues and trade relations that affect Commonwealth nations. It includes case studies of successful projects with transferable solutions, articles on the key issues discussed at the Finance Ministers Meeting and in-depth analyses from economic experts within the financial community.

The Commonwealth Ministers Reference Book is an essential source of information on key aspects of policy issues for all Commonwealth ministers, from trade to transport. It includes articles, case studies, partnership initiatives, interviews and reports that inform and educate ministers, regarding opportunity and potential in the Commonwealth.