The GDSJ Student Resource Center provides an
exhaustive and detailed list of databases and research tools as
well as the CGD's social networking tools for GDSJ students and
faculty. Also, detailed academic calendars for current Cohorts are
linked to at the left of the page.
Information
Resources for Global Development and Social Justice: A
very useful and comprehensive campus guide designed to connect GDSJ
students to a plethora of research and source materials through
current RSS feeds, database overviews, library resource overviews
and much more.
Center for Global Development Resource Center: (currently
under development) will serve as a multi-functional and all
encompassing compilation of printed and on-line material, groups,
research centers, think-tanks, NGO's, IGO's, videos and media, and
features an interactive chat feature for our international students
and professionals to come together to discuss the issues in and
surrounding global development and social justice.
CIA World Factbook: The World Factbook
provides information on the history, people, government, economy,
geography, communications, transportation, military, and
transnational issues for 266 world entities. Our Reference tab
includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the
World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World,
and a Standard Time Zones of the World map
World Bank Data Center: Statistics form
the foundation upon which sound policy is built. The mission of the
World Bank's Data Group is to provide high quality national and
international statistics to clients within and outside the Bank and
to improve the capacity of member countries to produce and use
statistical information. As part of the international
statistical system, the Data Group works with other organizations
on new statistical methods, data collection activities, and
statistical capacity-building programs. This group also coordinates
the analytical and statistical work related to monitoring progress
towards the Millennium Development Goals.
United
Nations Statistics Division: The Statistics
Division is committed to the advancement of the global statistical
system. We compile and disseminate global statistical information,
develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support
countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical
systems. We facilitate the coordination of international
statistical activities and support the functioning of the UN
Statistical Commission as the apex entity of the global statistical
system.
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global development professionals on the CGD's
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