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 40 articles covering a range of topics with opinion pieces, case studies and transferable solutions written by multi-sectoral authors from across the globe. A set of ministerial briefings provide short updates on key issues of concern to all ministers, whatever their particular portfolio. They include a variety of papers from promoting good governance in the Commonwealth to advice on peace building and conflict resolution. The book also includes contact information for all Commonwealth ministers, with over 1,000 Minister and relevant Ministry contact details listed. This is an essential publication for ministries, government officials and libraries.