International Organizations
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African UnionAn international organization founded as the Organization of African Unity. It is comprised of African nations which seeks to promote economic development, greater economic, political and social integration, as well as the general progress of African countries. This site provides access to list of member countries, Embassy information, policy and procedures, organizational charter, documents, links, and includes access to news, and country data on all African countries. Web site in English, Fren
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Bank for International SettlementsBased in Basel, Switzerland, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is an international organization which fosters international monetary and financial cooperation and serves as a bank for central banks. The research agenda of the BIS is focused on key areas of interest to central banks: Monetary and financial stability; Monetary policy and exchange rates; Financial institutions and infrastructure; Financial markets; Central bank governance; and Legal issues. They publish a Quarterly Revie
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Eldis - Africa South of the SaharaThe aim of Eldis is to:support the documentation, exchange and use of evidence-based development knowledge; and to communicate this knowledge effectively through a range of appropriately designed services, using the Internet (web and email) as the main communication medium for delivery.
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European Investment BankThe task of the European Investment Bank, the European Union's financing institution, is to contribute towards the integration, balanced development and economic and social cohesion of the Member Countries. Publications include: annual reports; EIB information bulletin; videos; technical studies, etc. Web site in French, English, and German.
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Everything InternationalEverything International (Ev-In) is intended as an electronic library of resources for faculty, students, and practitioners in the field of international business. Maintained by Business faculty at Philadelphia University.
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Foundation for Advanced Studies in International Development (FASID)Japanese development organization provides research, training, links, etc.
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Global Development Network.The Global Development Network (GDN) is an International Organization of research and policy institutes promoting the generation, sharing and application to policy of multidisciplinary knowledge for the purpose of development.
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Microfinance GatewayReports and case studies about microfinance organizations and topics from around the world.
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NEPAD (New Partnership for Africa's Development)The New Partnership for Africa's Development is a strategic framework, (sponsored at least in part through the World Bank). The NEPAD strategic framework document 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.
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Organization of American StatesThe Organization of American States is an international organization that promotes regional collaboration and cooperation, amongst member countries regarding issues of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. Also promotes economic, social, and cultural development, as well as maintaining regional stability. The web site provides numerous resources which include: organizational information; official documents and reports; national legal resources; publications; organizational events
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UN Commodity Trade Statistics Database (Comtrade) This link opens in a new windowAnnual compilation of trade statistics from over 130 countries, detailed by commodity and partner country. The data are processed into a standard format with consistent coding and valuation. All values are converted into U.S. dollars using exchange rates supplied by the countries, or derived from monthly market rates and volume of trade. For many countries, the data coverage starts as far back as 1962 and goes up to the most recent completed year. [N.B.: GU only has access to the "free" version of Comtrade; we are not premium subscribers.]
