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Provides "country specific geopolitical intelligence on each of the 192 countries of the world. " Includes basic information on each country, constantly updated news stories, links to official websites, etc. Topics include government, economy, investment climate, and social and environmental issues. Also includes maps, downloadable data tables, country forecasts, and other information.

Database contains economic, political and geographic background information and statistical data by country. Has thousands of directory contact details with click-through web links and a comprehensive listing of several international organizations.

Contains over a million demographic, economic and marketing statistics for 205 countries worldwide.

The site provides access to country-specific information from FAO's vast archive of information on its global activities in agriculture and development.

An internet based data service offered by the UN that searches UN statistical databases. It provides data covering a wide range of themes including Agriculture, Education, Employment, Energy, Environment, Health, HIV/AIDS, Human Development. Includes country profiles, tables and glossaries.

UNESCO publications are useful when researching development topics such as education, science and technology, communication and information, culture. Good for statistical information.

Unicef publications highlight information on children such as reports on basic indicators, nutrition, health, demographic indicators, HIV/AIDS, education, children's rights etc.

Provides access to various publications containing development information including the human development reports.

WHO library database provides access to country health information including research reports, data and statistics.

The ECA promotes the economic and social development of its member States. Fosters intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development.

AU provides a forum that enables all Member States to adopt coordinated positions on matters of common concern to the continent in international fora and defend the interests of Africa effectively.

Statistical data produced by AfDB researchers for informing policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation as well as monitoring progress towards achieving Millennium Development Goals and Poverty Reduction Strategies.

SADC aims to achieve development, peace and security, and economic growth, to alleviate poverty, enhance the standard and quality of life of the peoples of Southern Africa, and support the socially disadvantaged through regional integration, built on democratic principles and equitable and sustainable development.

Provides free and open access to global development data.