Country Information
- CountryWatch This link opens in a new windowReports on each of the world’s countries, with a focus on the political and economic situation as well as demographic, cultural and environmental news and information.
- Statista This link opens in a new windowClick the link for "Reports", then scroll down to the "Country Reports" session to see all available reports. Included:
--Market entry reports including all relevant data on a given country
--Evaluated and compiled by the team of country analysts
--Available for download in PDF format - Passport GMID This link opens in a new windowProvides key business intelligence on countries, markets, and companies
- Emerging Markets Information Service (EMIS) This link opens in a new windowCountry, industry and company data and analysis from more than 500 sources for emerging markets in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East. Includes country profiles; macroeconomic statistics, forecasts, and analysis; exchange rates; analyst reports; and business news.
- Country Risk Reports (D&B) This link opens in a new windowPolitical, economic and commercial information on over 130 countries worldwide. Each report contains a Country Risk Indicator Summary, Key Statistics, and in-depth analysis of Political Risk, Macroeconomic Risk, Commercial Risk and External Economic Risk. Updated weekly.
Other Resources:
- World FactbookBrief profile and statistics of every country in the world collected by the CIA.
- Current Country Commercial GuidesThese guides, prepared by US Embassies abroad, provide information on "market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs for over 125 countries prepared by trade and industry experts at U.S. embassies worldwide."
- Country StudiesIn-depth analysis of of the historical, social, political and governmental institutions and systems of countries throughout the world.
- Country Background NotesDescriptions of countries covering history, people, economy and political conditions by the US State Department
- International Business Etiquette, Manners & CultureA website providing information on 32 countries and six world regions, including information on religion, appearance, communication and more.
- Transformation Index BTIThe Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Transformation Index (BTI) analyzes and evaluates whether and how developing countries and countries in transition are steering social change toward democracy and a market economy.
