Publisher's Synopsis
This book, prepared in advance of the 2007 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting reflects the theme of that meeting, but presents civil society perspectives. Its six chapters deal with the following sub-themes: economic development; governance, participation and human rights; culture, creativity and identity; environment and natural resources; education for transformation; and health at home and at work. The contributors ask what fundamental changes or paradigm shifts are needed to transform Commonwealth societies to achieve political, economic and human development. They raise issues for debate rather than seek to provide answers.
