Governance in the Commonwealth: An Overview of Current Debates is a compilation of presentations from the Commonwealth People's Forum (2009) that explores governance debates in India, West and Central Africa, the Pacific and the Caribbean. It is a collection of case studies that makes recommendations to the public and governments on the effective participation of citizens in democratic processes, the role of civil society in framing accountability debates and dealing with transparency and corruption of public institutions. It brings experiences from grass-root organizations, think-tanks and non-governmental organizations to a wider audience.