Publisher's Synopsis
"The Commonwealth Yearbook" is the flagship annual publication of the Commonwealth Secretariat. It is the essential reference guide to the countries, organizations, activities and values of the modern Commonwealth. The 2013 edition has been fully updated and includes: * Analysis from leading commentators as the Commonwealth approaches 2015 and new global goals on development * "The Commonwealth in Action" a review of the Commonwealth s work in democracy, development and diversity * Details of the Charter of the Commonwealth, signed by Her Majesty the Queen on Commonwealth Day 2013 * Essential communiques and declarations forming the background to the Charter * The history, structure and activities of the Commonwealth Secretariat and other leading organizations * A guide to Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings and other key summits * Comprehensive profiles of 54 member states including overseas territories * A directory of around 80 Commonwealth intergovernmental, cultural and professional organizations * An extensive statistics and reference section Published by Nexus Strategic Partnerships for the Commonwealth Secretariat"
