The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), a public corporation created by the Parliament of Canada, fosters social, environmental, and economic development worldwide by conducting research that produces the knowledge to solve problems. The IDRC Website is as deep as it is wide, providing access to lodes of information on development programs from its offices located in Ottawa,...

Created and maintained by Dr. Robinson Rojas, this content-rich site on economic development and growth is also part of the Biz/Ed Internet Resources Catalogue (discussed in the September 20, 1996 Scout Report). In the Statistics for Developing Countries section, users will find data for various economic indicators compiled from various official data providers. In addition, the site offers...

The World Bank group consists of IBRD (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development); IDA (International Development Agency); IFC (International Finance Corporation); MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency); and ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes). Visitors to the site will find information on the goals and activities of these agencies. Press...