Also seeks to ensure adequate disclosure of company financial information. Examines related issues, such as privatization and government protection of insolvent firms. Transparency International Transparency International is an international, non-governmental organization which encourages local initiatives to build democratic government structures and suppress corruption. The organization also monitors business perceptions of corruption in many countries and maintains an online resource library. The annual World Human Development Reports contain information about life expectancy, education, income, gender equality, health, food security, and other factors which affect the quality of human life.
Statistical database is available in ZIP format.
Country and regional human development reports for selected countries and world regions. Trade, Investment , and Taxation Doing Business Guides Legal guides to doing business in various countries, written by lawyers practicing the country about which they write. This site is a good resource, but it is not a substitute for the services of an attorney. Some reports are no longer available. Site also contains links to basic country information.