Country Studies Research Guide
This guide will assist you with researching country information, national and international activities, and events. Listed in this guide, you will find suggested resources such as electronic databases, selected Internet sites, and print materials.
International Organizations
- Organization of American States This link opens in a new windowSource for information on the structure and activities of the OAS including the current weekly report, press releases, and descriptions of the organization and its components. Select "Human Rights" for links to reports on this topic.
- The Electronic Embassy This link opens in a new windowLinks to the Foreign Embassies; provides information on doing business in the country as well as data on government, trade, employment, import/exports, economic indicators, etc.
Economics or Statistics
- UNCTAD STATS This link opens in a new windowStatistical database of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Many statistics are free of charge.
- World Bank Open Data This link opens in a new windowFree and open access to data about development in countries around the globe.
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It's true that you can find some high-quality, trustworthy websites to use in your research. If you're going to use websites, make sure to evaluate your sources thoroughly. Check out our Google Like a Librarian guide for search tips or ask the library (ask@snhu.libanswers.com) if you need more help.