Global and International Group Project
Country Information
- Business Source Complete
- Under Search Options, look for Publication Type, and select Country Reports.
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) The World Factbook (general country information)
- EIU.com
News
- PressReader (full image reproductions of international newspapers)
- Factiva (international text-only news)
Databases
- Africa Knowledge Project
- Environment Index
- International Political Science Abstracts
- PAIS Index
- Policy File Index
- Political Science Database
- Studies on Women and Gender Abstracts
- World Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Abstracts
African Development Bank Group
- The overarching objective of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction.
- mobilizes and allocates resources for investment in RMCs; and
- provides policy advice and technical assistance to support development efforts.
CUSO International
Government of Canada
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Made up of countries from around the world focused on global monetary cooperation, financial stability, international trade, employment, sustainable economic growth, and the reduction of poverty
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- Intent on improving the economic and social well-being of people around the world including working with governments
OxFam (Oxford Committee for Famine Relief)
- Focused on a world without poverty, where people are valued and treated equally and have influence over decisions affecting their lives
- Operate through sustainable development programs, public education, campaigns and advocacy, as well as providing humanitarian assistance in times of disaster and conflict
United Nations (UN)
- Focus on international peace and security, protecting human rights, humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development, and upholding international law
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Human Development Reports
- Official Documents of the UN
- UN Data
- United Nations Digital Library
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- United Nations iLibrary
- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
The World Bank
- Mission to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity
World Food Programme (WFP)
- Delivering food assistance in emergencies, as well as working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience
World Health Organization (WHO)
- Focused on combating diseases and promoting health, including a focus on air, food, and water quality
Think Tanks
Library Resources
- Catalogue (for books, handbooks, encyclopedias, videos, etc.)
- Grey Literature: How to Find it?
- Government Information (custom Google search, isolate to Asia and Pacific, or Intergovernmental Organizations)
