Local jurisdictions include cities, counties, special districts. Each produces records, reports, laws and regulations. Excellent sources of local information. Generally printed in limited quantities. Difficult to identify and access.
Agencies can produce publications that are highly relevant to business.
Examples include the International Labour Organisation, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the European Community, and, of course, the agencies of the United Nations. Level of indexing and bibliographic accessibility varies. Access may not always be a priority for the issuing agency. Can be country-specific or can even be smaller. Potential usefulness varies greatly.