This document summarizes a journal article about trends in central bank governance around the world over the past 10-15 years. It discusses how central banks have pursued greater independence from political pressures and transparency in their decision-making processes. Central bank independence is measured based on factors like the insulation of management from political pressure. Transparency is categorized into different types like economic, procedural, and policy transparency. The document also briefly discusses trends toward governing central banks using committees rather than single policymakers.