Agriculture/Food
- Food & Agriculture Organization of the UNProvides information on eradicating hunger as well as agriculture, forestry & fishery development activities throughout the world.
Attitudes & Public Opinion
- World Public Opinion.orgCovers public opinion by region of the world and by topic.
- Pew Research International AffairsProvides access to world-wide public opinion polls regarding important issues of the day.
- World Values SurveyContains sets of surveys of people throughout the world capturing their beliefs and values.
- AfrobarometerProvides reports and datasets of public opinion surveys of various African countries.
- AmericasBarometer Insights Series - LAPOPStudies based on surveys in 23 countries of the Americas in 2008, including North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
- EurobarometerProvides reports of attitudes of European Union member countries' citizens.
- Post-communist Countries BarometerProvides public opinion polls for Russia, Eastern Europe, South-Eastern Europe and Baltic Countries from the 1990s forward.
Conflict/War
- Small Arms SurveyPrincipal international source of public information on small arms and light weapons, including weapon use and government policies.
- Correlates of WarProvides datasets from researchers focusing on the actions and impacts of war and post-war events on countries and regions.
- Crimes of War Projectcollaboration of journalists, lawyers and scholars dedicated to raising public awareness of the laws of war and their application to situations of conflict.
Corruption Indicators
- Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) - Transparency InternationalRanking of the levels of corruption in 180 countries determined by experts and surveys.
- Global Corruption Barometer - Transparency InternationalPublic opinion attitudes and experiences regarding corruption in dozens of countries.
- Bribe Payers Index - Transparency InternationalMeasures the likelihood firms based in the developed world to pay bribes to operate.
- Worldwide Governance IndicatorsReports on indicators for 212 countries focusing on accountability, political stability, government effectiveness, rule of law and control of corruption.
Economics/Trade
- World Bank Databases This link opens in a new windowExplore different databases maintained by the World Bank, including the World Development Indicators (WDI) and the Global Economic Monitor (GEM). (World Bank)
- OECD iLibrary This link opens in a new windowSearch for books and reports published by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) that contain their recommendations and research for policymakers and analysts to implement solutions to difficult problems in their respective countries. Areas of research include agriculture, education, employment, energy, environment, finance and investment, social issues, taxation, trade, transport, and more. (OECD)
Elections/Democracy
- ElectionGuideFocuses on current elections, but includes previous elections back to 1998. Developed by a non-profit International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), the world's premiere election assistance organization.
- International Voter Turnout - IDEAMost comprehensive global collection of political participation statistics available, covers presidential & parliamentary elections, numbers of registered voters and information of false ballots.
- Freedom HouseProvides scores, reports and statistics covering democracy and freedom across the world. There are reports on civil liberties, political rights, freedom of speech, freedom of press, and countries transitioning to democracy.
- Fragile States Index - Fund for PeaceRanks the level of political stability in every country in the world.
Energy/Environment
- International Energy AssociationInternational organization focused on reporting energy development and consumption throughout the world.
- World Resources Institute Maps & DataOnline collection of information regarding the environmental, social, and economic trends providing reports, statistics and graphics.
- UN Environment Programme (UNEP) websiteProvides information and publications of the UNEP regarding the environment and climate change.
Globalization
- Global Policy Forum - Globalization SectionProvides information on globalization of economies, politics and culture.
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) - Globalization PageProvides analysis on globalization and economic actions taken by the IMF affecting globalization.
Health/Human Development
- World Health Organization WebsiteProvides reports on health and disease in countries and health care programs in the developing world.
- World Bank Databases This link opens in a new windowExplore different databases maintained by the World Bank, including the World Development Indicators (WDI) and the Global Economic Monitor (GEM). (World Bank)
- Human Development IndexRanks countries on the level of human development, such as poverty levels, health, life expectancies, education, equality of genders, etc.
- Global Health CouncilNon-profit group's website focused on improving health of people throughout the world through education and health programs, including publications.
- UNAIDSProviding information on the UN's AIDS initiative to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS.
Migration
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)Focuses on migration trends throughout the world and supports humane treatment of migrants, includes information on countries, diasporas, policy issues, etc.
- Forced Migration ReviewCovers involuntary migration issues throughout the world, including an introductory guide to the causes of forced migration as well as some journals focused on refugees and forced migration issues.
- UN Refugees & MigrantsGathers the official statistics on international migration movements throughout the world.
National Security
- Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) WebsiteA non-profit, bipartisan group providing research and analysis on national and international security strategies.
- Human Security Report ProjectFocuses on the impact of international involvement in wars, genocides and human rights abuses.
- World Security InstituteA non-profit group providing research and journalism relating to global affairs, including information by topic or region.
- Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) WebsiteOrganization of 56 participating countries in Europe, Asia & North America focusing on preventing conflict and helping areas develop national security strategies.
Population/Demographics
- Population Reference Bureau (PBR)A non-profit organization providing statistics and publication on population trends throughout the world, focusing on the effects of population growth on economics, health and the environment.
- World Population Trends - UNProvides information on population trends throughout the world including population growth, fertility, mortality, population policies, etc.
- Census Bureau International Data BaseProvides rankings of countries by population growth, growth estimates, demographic indicators and population pyramids.
Women
- Women's Studies International This link opens in a new windowSearch for articles from journals that publish feminist research in areas of sociology, history, political science, public policy, international relations, arts and humanities, business, and education. (EBSCO)
- UNWomenWomen and Gender Gateway to United Nations sources
- Internet Women's History SourcebookA subset of the Internet Ancient, Medieval and Modern Sourcebooks that focus on women.
- World Bank Gender websiteProvides reports and publications regarding gender in developing countries and World Bank programs focusing on gender.
Social Sciences & Humanities Librarian
Paul Rosenstein
Contact:
Boatwright Memorial Library, 182
261 Richmond Way
Richmond, VA 23238
261 Richmond Way
Richmond, VA 23238
804.289.8851
