Asia / Pacific Rim | Europe / European Union | Latin America | Other Parts of the World
AccessUN
(University of Iowa access only)
This fully searchable collection of UN documents includes draft resolutions, meeting records, etc.
American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries
(Unversity of Iowa access only)
Users can build searches with categories like region, keyword, or revenue, for American firms that do business in foreign nations.
Business Monitor Online
(University of Iowa access only)
This site offers timely market information from around the world, including country risk reports.
CIAO: Columbia International Affairs Online
(University of Iowa access only)
CIAO covers international issues from 1991 to the present, and includes working papers, journals, case studies, and more.
CountryWatch
(University of Iowa access only)
From around the world — politics, economics, health news, and other updates appear on this site.
Documents Online (WTO) 
Users can search documents from the WTO (World Trade Organization), including legal texts, from 1995 onward. Formatted documents display in Microsoft Word 97.
Doing Business
Business regulation in 181 economies is detailed on this site, which also features a law library and media updates.
Embassy.org
This gateway to foreign embassies in Washington, D.C. includes a library, currency converter, and other resources.
Executive Planet
A country-specific guide informs business people about attire, public conduct, entertainment, and more.
Export.gov
Using a variety of federal resources, Export.gov aids Americans doing business abroad.
FITA.org Global Trade Portal
FITA (Federation of International Trade Associations) publishes import/export information, including links to 8,000 trade Websites.
GDF Online: Global Development Finance
(University of Iowa access only)
GDF shows 200 economic indicators for over 100 countries in the World Bank Debtor Reporting System.
globalEDGE
Visitors can find thousands of international business sources on globalization, trade law, banks, etc.
GLOBUS & NTDB (National Trade Data Bank)
(University of Iowa access only)
A Dept. of Commmerce service, GLOBUS & NTBD offer over 200,000 trade releases, international market studies, and more.
Industry Canada
The Canadian government supports its economy by offering aid in finance, intellectual property, technology, etc.
International Data Base (IDB)
From the U.S. Census Bureau, IDB focuses on international demographics, with tables, historical data, and projections.
International Financial Statistics
(University of Iowa access only)
The International Monetary Fund publishes detailed country data: interest rates, balance of payment, etc. Some documents are in .pdf format.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Research Guide
This guide, from the University of Iowa Libraries, helps users navigate IMF documents both in print and online.
International Statistical Agencies
The U.S. Census Bureau links to national statistic organizations around the world.
International Tax and Business Guides 
Featuring over 120 jurisdictions, these pages offer tax and business guides, as well as brief tax summaries. Most documents are in .pdf format.
Political Risk Yearbook
(University of Iowa access only)
This service reports on the political and social stability of 100 countries, with a focus on business. Documents are in .pdf format.
Click beneath "Online Subscriptions" to access the service.
Portals to the World
Arranged by country — resources on business, education, history, and more, have been selected by the Library of Congress.
SEDAR (Canada)
SEDAR displays filings from Canadian public companies and investment funds. Most documents are in .pdf format.
SourceOECD
(University of Iowa access only)
Readers can access books, periodicals, statistics, and more from the OECD, an group of countries supporting democracy and the free market.
United Nations
The official UN site features the organization's structure, member states, documents, and more.
United Nations Common Database (UNCDB)
(University of Iowa access only)
The UNCDB publishes statistical time series for many countries. Data cover varied economic and socio-demographic topics.
United Nations Research Guide
The University of Iowa Libraries has produced this guide to the UN's structure, documents, and more for both print and online sources.
UN Pulse
This UN Library blog informs readers through organization news, reports, etc.
U.S. International Trade Commission
This federal agency investigates trade and intellectual property violations, maintains the tariff system, and evaluates U.S. business in the world market.
WDI Online
(University of Iowa access only)
From the World Bank, this service shows 800+ development indicators (e.g., agricultural land, consumer price index, etc.) for over 200 countries, back to 1960.
World Bank e-Library
(University of Iowa access only)
Visitors can read over 5000 World Bank books, working papers, and other publications. Most documents are in .pdf format.
World Bank, Mapped
(requires Macromedia Flash Player)
Using a Google Maps interface, readers can select an area of the world and receive a country overview, as well as World Bank news and projects in the area.
World Factbook
The CIA publishes concise data on the world's nations: climate, literacy, legal system, etc.
World News Connection
(University of Iowa access only)
Hundreds of news items appear daily on this site, which offers several search types, including region.
WTO and GATT Research
The New York University School of Law Library has assembled sources concerning the WTO (World Trade Organization) and its predecessor, GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade).
Yale Center for the Study of Globalization
The Center publishes research in multiple formats and includes the e-journal, YaleGlobal Online.
Yearbook of the United Nations
This series of publications details UN activities and resolutions, 1946 - 2005. Documents are in .pdf format.
