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Economic Development
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy 
 The purpose of this site, which is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series, "is to promote better understanding of globalization, world trade and economic development, including the forces, values, events, and ideas that have shaped the present global economic system." The site features the complete six-hour television program, a timeline from 1911 through 2003, dozens of country reports, material about key individuals, a glossary, links, and more. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/commandingheights/ Topics: Business, Economics, Finance, International Trade Last updated May 18, 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 The Fashion Center, New York City
This organization was formed to promote "New York City's apparel industry and to improve the quality of life and economic vitality of Manhattan's garment district." The site features a map and a database that provides information about providers of fabrics, trimmings, and notions. Also includes information about the Fashion Walk of Fame, which honors current and historical designers with plaques installed along Seventh Avenue. Includes links to related industry sites. http://www.fashioncenter.com Topics: Finance, Industries, Notable People: Arts & Humanities Last updated Oct 4, 2004 Futurewise
This Washington state public interest group works "to keep overdevelopment from consuming farms, forests and rural areas, while making our cities and towns great places to live." The site features information about Washington state's Growth Management Act, tips for effective public testimony, and related publications. Describes the organization's work in land use planning, legislation, urban priorities, transportation, and legal action. http://www.futurewise.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Finance Last updated Feb 5, 2005 Human Development Reports
The independent Human Development Report (HDR), commissioned by the United Nations, was first launched in 1990. The site includes general information about the program; a glossary; statistical information; and synopses of global, regional, and national reports, many of which are available online. Some materials presented in several languages. http://hdr.undp.org/ Topics: Finance, Housing, Statistics Last updated Aug 15, 2004 Humanity Development Library 2.0
This collection of practical information in 1,230 publications (books, reports, and magazines) is "aimed at helping reduce poverty, increasing human potential, and providing a practical and useful education for all." Topics covered include agricultural practice, economic policies, water and sanitation, society and culture, education, manufacturing disaster mitigation, and micro-enterprises. Search by word or browse by title, subject, organization, or how-to listing. Allows various interface and search preferences. From The New Zealand Digital Library. http://nzdl.sadl.uleth.ca/cgi-bin/library?a=p&p=about&c=hdl Topics: Agriculture, Economics, Finance, Poverty Last updated Feb 9, 2007 The Microfinance Gateway: Frequently Asked Questions
A FAQ on microfinance, the concept of "providing very poor families with very small loans (microcredit) to help them engage in productive activities or grow their tiny businesses." Discusses clients, profitability, interest rates, and related concepts. Includes links to other FAQs. From the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP), a consortium of public and private development agencies that support microfinance. http://www.microfinancegateway.org/section/faq?PHPSESSID=5566d537ae41e5d4b75696daf140e176 Topics: Finance Last updated May 5, 2004 The Native Nations Institute For Leadership, Management, and Policy (NNI)
This research institute, part of the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy at the University of Arizona, "serves as a self-determination, self-governance, and development resource for Indigenous nations in the United States, Canada, and elsewhere." The website features selected policy analysis, research papers, conference proceedings, and other publications from the institute on topics such as welfare reform, Indian gaming, tribal sovereignty, and related economic development topics. http://nni.arizona.edu/ Topics: Finance, Native Americans, Social Issues Last updated Nov 4, 2008 NEPAD: The New Partnership for Africa's Development
The mission of NEPAD "arises from a mandate given to the five initiating Heads of State (Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa) by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) to develop an integrated socio-economic development framework for Africa." Site provides news and member nation information, plus access to NEPAD documents. In English and French. Note: Search function not working. http://www.nepad.org/ Topics: Economics, Finance, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 6, 2004 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 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 The Sardine Run Association
"Every year, millions of sardines leave the area around the southern Cape coast, and journey 1,000km along South Africa's Wild Coast to KwaZulu-Natal waters. As this unimaginably vast shoal makes its way, predators like sharks, dolphins, seals, gannets and humans alike gather for this short-lived feeding frenzy." This site features images of this annual happening and brief information about protecting the animals involved from over-fishing and tourism activities. http://www.thesardinerunassociation.org/ Topics: Environment, Finance, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Snacks and Baked Goods, Travel Last updated Jul 21, 2004 Smart Growth
This site focuses on how Washington state communities can manage their growth in an economically and environmentally responsible way. Provides a brochure on the smart growth concept and papers on issues such as salmon-friendly land uses, historic preservation, and housing. Presented by the Growth Management Program of the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. http://www.smartgrowth.wa.gov/ Topics: Environment, Finance Last updated Aug 30, 2004 UNCDF Microfinance
Publications from the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) about microfinance, which provides very small loans for businesses as "an effective means of contributing on a sustainable basis to poverty reduction." Provides basic facts and figures, microfinance policy and program details, and reports on microfinance in specific regions (such as Malawi), microfinance for women, and related topics. http://www.uncdf.org/english/microfinance/ Topics: Finance Last updated Oct 18, 2006 USAID: Presidential Initiatives
This page features an overview of and status reports on the international development and foreign aid initiatives announced under the administration of President George W. Bush. Covers programs such as the Afghanistan Road Initiative, the Water for the Poor Initiative, the Congo Basin Forest Partnership, and the President's Initiative Against Illegal Logging. From the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). http://www.usaid.gov/about_usaid/presidential_initiative/ Topics: Finance, Presidents by Name Last updated Jun 15, 2005 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 The World Bank Group: Anticorruption
This site provides a strategy to reduce corruption, which the site considers to be the "greatest obstacle to economic and social development" because corruption "sabotages policies and programs that aim to reduce poverty." Discusses the costs and consequences of corruption and solutions such as increased political accountability and institutional restraints on power. Includes diagnostic tools for evaluating government performance, information about corruption for private firms and for specific countries, annotated bibliographies, and more. http://www.worldbank.org/publicsector/anticorrupt/ Topics: Business, Corruption & Fraud, Finance, Poverty Last updated Nov 7, 2005 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 World Economic Outlook Reports
These reports, issued twice a year, examine recent world economic developments and future prospects. Includes links to searchable databases aggregating data used for the reports; search or browse by country, scope by market or economy, and more. From the International Monetary Fund (IMF). http://www.imf.org/external/ns/cs.aspx?id=29 Topics: Finance, International Trade, Statistics Last updated Nov 16, 2006 World Resources Institute
"Objective information and practical proposals for policy and institutional change that will foster environmentally sound, socially equitable development." Covers biodiversity, business and industry, global warming, forests, health, governance, sustainable agriculture, oceans and coasts, and water. Earthtrends, an environment information portal, provides databases, data tables, country profiles, maps, statistics, and feature articles in topical sections. http://www.wri.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Education, Finance, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 8, 2008 |
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