Tag Archives: development

Another source of country info

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Barbara

The United Nations Development Programme is the UN’s “global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life” (from Guidelines for an Assessment of Development Results (ADR)). … Continue reading →

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OECD economic and development data

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Barbara

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s goals are to support sustainable economic growth, boost employment, raise living standards, maintain financial stability, assist other countries’ economic development, and contribute to growth in world trade. In support of its goals the … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 24

Posted on March 24, 2009 by kyle

The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World By Niall Ferguson HG171 .F47 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor Money, money, money. You can’t live with it, can’t live without it. It makes the world go round and … Continue reading →

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