New Publication: 'Commonwealth Ministers Reference Book 2005'
17 August 2005
The 'Commonwealth Ministers Reference Book 2005' is a handbook that provides useful information on Commonwealth and global issues. It features sections on good governance and peace-building; economic growth and stability; sustainable development; education; health; information and communications technology; energy; transport and security; and media, sport and culture.
An article on 'Preventive Diplomacy - The Commonwealth Approach to Conflict' by Dr Victor Pungong, Head of the Good Offices Section, Political Affairs Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat, looks at conflict prevention and peace-building. He states: "The work that the Commonwealth has done and continues to do through its quiet, behind-the-scenes diplomacy will help tilt the scales of international efforts and resources towards conflict prevention as opposed to conflict management and peacekeeping."
He says the key to conflict prevention, in addition to the long-term efforts at promoting sustainable peace and development, lies in persuading states to accept early international assistance to defuse disputes and crises with the potential to cause violent conflict.
Other chapters focus on the strengthening of democracy to support pro-poor development; women, conflict and the Commonwealth; the Commonwealth's Plan of Action for Gender Equality; an assessment of the Commonwealth Private Investment Initiative; and reducing risk and vulnerability to natural disasters in the Commonwealth.
This publication includes a list of contact details for Commonwealth leaders and key ministries and departments.
ISBN: 0-9546572-2-5; 224 pages; price: £35
HOW TO ORDER
This title can be bought online at www.publications.thecommonwealth.org/
A full catalogue of Commonwealth Secretariat and Commonwealth Foundation publications can be viewed on the website, which provides a secure online buying facility, and orders can also be made through e-mail or by post. Pre-payment is essential. Payment by sterling cheque, international money order, postal order or bank draft must accompany your order.
Payment should be in sterling, drawn on a UK bank and made out to the Commonwealth Secretariat. If you require the order form as an attachment in Word format please e-mail Domini Bingham of the Publications Section (see address below). Post and packaging charges should be added to every order in the following way: UK orders: 15 per cent of order value (minimum charge £2.00). Non-UK orders: 25 per cent of order value (minimum charge £3.50).
Send orders to: Domini Bingham, Publications Section, Commonwealth Secretariat, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7747 6534; Fax: +44 (0)20 7839 9081; E-mail: d.bingham@commonwealth.int
delicious
digg
reddit
facebook
stumbleupon
News feeds