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Developing Countries
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Center for Global Development (CGD) 
 An "independent, non-partisan, non-profit think tank dedicated to reducing global poverty and inequality through policy oriented research and engagement on development issues," the CGD's focus is on policies of the "United States and other industrial countries that affect development prospects in poor countries." The site includes a number of working papers in the Research & Programs section. Searchable. http://www.cgdev.org/ Topics: International Governments, Poverty Last updated Oct 23, 2002 Central Asia Institute
The Central Asia Institute promotes "literacy, women's vocational skills, and awareness of public health and environmental issues through community initiated education programs in mountain regions of Central Asia." The organization has developed schools (many focusing on educational opportunities for girls), established vocational centers and scholarships for women, and collaborated with local communities on other initiatives. Links to news articles provide a history of the organization and its founder, Greg Mortenson. http://www.ikat.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Education, International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 8, 2009 Directory of Development Organizations
This world-wide directory "lists 25,000 contacts of organizations offer (non-) financial support, market access, information and advice to the enterprise and poverty-reducing sectors in low-income countries." Included are international, government, and private sector institutions such as development agencies, universities, research and training institutes, grantmakers, financial institutions, and development consulting firms. The directory is divided geographically and is available in English, Spanish, or French. http://www.devdir.org/ Topics: International Governments Last updated Feb 11, 2004 The ELDIS Gateway to Development Information
Offers searchable access to world development information, including agriculture, economics, education, trade, statistics, organizations, and development sectors. Includes country profiles for Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East; resource guides on development topics; news; and Web links. From the ELDIS Programme, hosted by the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex. http://www.eldis.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Country Studies by Continent, Economics, Environment, Finance, International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 28, 2002 Family Health International (FHI)
This nonprofit organization's site provides information on its family planning and infectious diseases projects in several dozen countries, such as improving contraceptive choices and services and HIV/AIDS prevention and care efforts. Provides thousands of books, reports, case studies, research summaries, periodicals, and training materials, variously available in English, French, Spanish, Russian, and Arabic. http://www.fhi.org/en/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Health, Infectious Diseases, International Governments, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Oct 15, 2005 The Least Developed Countries Report
The reports in this series on LDCs (least developed countries) discuss economic development and poverty reduction in these countries, providing statistical tables and demographic information. Each report has a specific emphasis, such as the relationship between international trade and poverty, debt, agricultural productivity, and deficiencies in infrastructures; reports are provided back to 1996. From the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. http://www.unctad.org/Templates/Page.asp?intItemID=3073&lang=1 Topics: Agriculture, International Governments, Poverty Last updated Jun 29, 2005 Millennium Challenge Corporation: Reducing Poverty Through Growth
This federal government corporation was established in January 2004 to administer the Bush Administration's Millennium Challenge Account, "in which development assistance would be provided to those countries that rule justly, invest in their people, and encourage economic freedom." This website provides background documents on the program, congressional reports, information about countries eligible for funding, and other documents. http://www.mca.gov/ Topics: International Governments Last updated Jul 21, 2006 The National Labor Committee
"The mission of the National Labor Committee [NLC] is to help defend the human rights of workers in the global economy. The NLC investigates and exposes human and labor rights abuses committed by U.S. companies producing goods in the developing world." The site contains news, articles, reports, and more. http://www.nlcnet.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, International Governments, Jobs & Work Last updated Jan 23, 2007 OneWorld Country Guides
"Learn about developing countries in OneWorld's range of educational Country and Topic Guides. Each Guide provides a 10 minute read to capture the key issues." Features original content and links to articles for countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America (available in Spanish). Guides are written by volunteer editors and then edited by OneWorld. http://uk.oneworld.net/guides/countries/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Environment, International Governments, Technology Last updated Nov 4, 2008 OneWorld.net
This searchable site provides an enormous amount of information about global development issues for NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) and other interested parties. The material (from publications of their partner organizations) can be browsed by topic or by country. Also available in French, Dutch, Italian, and German. http://us.oneworld.net/ Topics: Finance, International Governments Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH)
PATH is a nonprofit organization "committed to three goals: improving women's health, improving children's health, and preventing communicable diseases," especially in developing countries. Its Web site describes programs it administers; technologies it has developed, adapted, or advanced; and resources and publications on various healthcare subjects such as sexually transmitted infections, and vaccines. Searchable. http://www.path.org/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, International Governments, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Sep 7, 2004 ProVention Consortium
The goal of this coalition "is to support developing countries reduce the risk and social, economic and environmental impact of natural and technological disasters on the poor." In addition to background information and news about the consortium's programs, this site features a large collection of articles and reports on risk and disaster management. http://www.proventionconsortium.org/ Topics: Environment, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 2, 2003 Regions and Countries (The World Bank)
This excellent site provides easy access to extensive economic data for over 100 developing nations and six regions of the world. Brief narrative descriptions of economic conditions and detailed tables of key economic indicators are available for each country. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the tables. http://www.worldbank.org/html/extdr/regions.htm Topics: Economics, Finance, International Governments, Mathematics, Statistics Last updated Aug 23, 2000 SciDev.Net
This searchable site reports on and discusses "those aspects of modern science and technology that are relevant to sustainable development and the social and economic needs of developing countries." Articles, news, opinion pieces, and book reviews are archived to the beginning of this site (December 2001). Sponsored by Nature and Science magazines in association with the Third World Academy of Sciences. http://www.scidev.net/ Topics: Environment, International Governments, Technology Last updated Mar 13, 2002 Women's Issues
Articles and links to resources about women. Topics include work, politics, reproductive rights, body image, health, religion, violence against women, and relationships. An About.com site. http://womensissues.about.com/ Topics: Agriculture, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, International Governments, Women Last updated May 7, 2006 World Bank
As a provider of economic assistance to more than 100 developing countries, the World Bank coordinates with private, government, multilateral, and non-government organizations to ensure that resources are used to full effect in supporting a country's efforts toward stable, sustainable, and equitable growth. This Web site provides information on health, education, the environment, private sector development, poverty, urban development, gender, and economic reform issues. Includes factual data on the countries that are assisted by the World Bank. Of particular usefulness is the searchable WDS database of the 6,000 plus World Bank publications, select full-text reports, and learning resources for teachers and students. http://www.worldbank.org/ Topics: Finance, International Governments, Money Last updated Feb 7, 2000 World Bank Group: Climate Change
The World Bank Climate Change Team "provides resources and expertise for the World Bank's participation in international climate change negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and provides technical advice to the World Bank's Global Environment Facility (GEF) Program." This site includes a database of descriptions of the group's projects, publications, and press releases. http://beta.worldbank.org/climatechange/ Topics: Environment, International Governments, Pollution, Weather Last updated Sep 14, 2009 The World Bank Group: Gender and Development
Resources from the World Bank Group "to promote gender equality and empower women." Includes Bank strategy and policy on gender; reports and publications; profiles of gender issues in Sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia; and links to statistics and other resources. http://www.worldbank.org/gender/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Finance, International Governments, Women Last updated Apr 5, 2006 |
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