Covers supranational issues and various systems, including political, educational, environmental, economic, health, human, cultural, communications and resources. Also disasters.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
'... provides links to a wide variety of international business, education, and research Internet sites.' Every hyperlink is verified for accuracy approximately every 10 days. Links are browsable by topics such as country and regional data, news, international organizations, and company and industry data. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Collects and examines information relating to the administration and management of the United Nations Oil-for-Food Programme, 'including allegations of fraud and corruption on the part of United Nations officials, personnel and agents, as well as contractors.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Looks at 'three countries [Peru, Georgia, Sao Tome] where global forces contribute to corruption, but where a movement for greater openness is helping people fight back.' Includes the 'top 20 most corrupt countries,' and the 'top 20 least corrupt countries.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
This September 2006 article considers the controversies behind the potential economic impact on Panamanian citizens of an expansion of the Panama Canal. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
TI is a 'global coalition against corruption.' Ranks governments according to TI's published criteria for transparency. Searchable. In English, French, German, and Spanish.
Development information for youth and schools, with a section for kids and another for teachers. Also sections for issues (AIDS, conflict, corruption, debt relief, development, disabilities, education, employment, environment, gender, globalization, health, MDGs, trade, urbanization) and how to get involved.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)