an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
an agency of the United Nations that promotes education and communication and the arts
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
A U.S. organization that also works with the international community. Today, CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services and is recognized as the nation’s premier health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency.
A United Nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services.
The United States Agency for International Development
USAID leads international development and humanitarian efforts to save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance and help people progress beyond assistance.
For more than 60 years, Project HOPE has transformed the health and well-being of people and communities around the world. We work on the front lines of the world’s health challenges, partnering hand-in-hand with communities, health care workers, and public health systems to ensure sustainable change.
The World Bank is an international banking organization established to control the distribution of economic aid among member nations and to make loans to them in times of financial crisis.
The organization was established in 1995 as the successor to the 1948 General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs, administers trade agreements, provides a forum for trade negotiations, and monitors national trade policies for the member countries.
A United Nations agency to promote trade by increasing the exchange stability of the major currencies.
Provides maps and information on history, government, economy, geography, communication, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 countries.
Series provides description and analysis of social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries worldwide.
The European Union website provides information about the EU, its countries, policies, documents, news, and leadership.
European Commission Delegation guide to its website as well as other essential EU sites.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
an association of European and North American countries, formed in 1949 for the defense of Europe and the North Atlantic against the perceived threat of Soviet aggression. By 2005, the alliance consisted of 26 countries, including several eastern European nations. NATO's purpose is to safeguard member countries by political and military means.
The G20 is the international forum that brings together the world’s major economies. Its members account for more than 80% of world GDP, 75% of global trade, and 60% of the population of the planet.
The forum has met every year since 1999 and includes, since 2008, a yearly Summit, with the participation of the respective Heads of State and Government.
In addition to the Summit, ministerial meetings, Sherpa meetings (in charge of carrying out negotiations and building consensus among Leaders), working groups, and special events are organized throughout the year.
Statistical Sites on the World Wide Web
Hosted by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, this is a list of statistical websites with links to over 140 countries and international organizations. It is arranged alphabetically.
Detailed statistics on the EU and candidate countries, and various statistical publications for sale.
International Data Base (Census)
Basic demographic information is searchable by country, region, age group, and year.
