The Library of Congress Country Studies - This online series presently contains studies of 85 countries which include a description and analysis of political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and an examination of the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors. National Trade Data Bank Country Library - Market, industry, country and trade reports produced by the US Department of Commerce. US State Department Background Notes - Geographical region and country information which includes geography, people, government, economy, political conditions and travel and business information. 2000 - Report charts global economic progress and explains the World Bank's involvement in many aspects of the world economy. This site concentrates on over 100 developing economies bringing a mix of finance and ideas to improve living standards and eliminate the worst forms of poverty.
Information includes country profiles and the specifics of regional initiatives and strategies.
Includes CSAE annual research summaries, the working paper series, white papers, data sets and contents of the Journal of African Economies. Human Sciences Research Council - Provides news and research on South African social sciences, including economics, social analysis, education and governance. Poverty in Africa - a key sector of the World Bank Country groupings, this site provides information on monitoring and measuring poverty, a household survey databank , as well as partners and related resources. The Document Navigator presents user with a customisable search page allowing users to determine search parameters using the specific criteria. Country listings include economic statistics, Internet portals, company listings and market information.