LibGuides: Global Studies Research Guide: Websites

General

UN (United Nations)

Basic Facts about the United Nations Click on READ for free access.
data.un.org Single entry point for UN statistical databases.
Selected United Nations Websites
UN Documentation Overview From Dag Hammarskjold Library
United Nations Home page of the United Nations.
United Nations Statistics Division Compiles and disseminates world-wide statistical information, develops standards, and supports countries' statistical efforts.
United Nations System From Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB),inter-agency coordination body of UN.
Ask DAG From Dag Hammarskjold Library, Searchable FAQ page. Also provides links helpful for finding UN tools and resources.
United Nations Digital Library Search for UN authored and related content.

Information Evaluation

Critically evaluating information is an integral part of the research process. Be especially diligent when using information from organizations that advance an ideological or political agenda. Consult the Information Evaluation pages of Briggs Library’s Research 101 guide for more information.

Think Tanks

Think Tank Search From Harvard Kennedy School
Think Tanks and NGO's - Alphabetical List
Think Tanks Research Guide From University of California Berkley

NGO's (Non-Governmental Organizations)

Guide to NGO's From University of California-Berkley
National Center for Charitable Statistics Data hub for information on the nonprofit sector in the U. S.
NGO Branch - United Nations Department of Economic & Social Affairs Portal to information on Integrated Civil Society Organizations System (iCSO)
OECD Financing for Sustainable Development Data collection and reporting from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Publishes Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Developing Countries.
What is a NGO? by Peter Willetts, City University, London