Publisher's Synopsis
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. This comprehensive reference book also contains a complete directory of all key Commonwealth Ministries, with over 1,000 Minister and relevant Ministry contact details listed, including Education, Health, Transport, Finance and Defence. This is an essential publication for ministries, government officials and libraries.
