Finding General Country Information
- BBC Country ProfilesFull profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions.
They also include audio and video clips from BBC archives.
International, Foreign, and IGO Information
International Governments
- World Bank Open Data This link opens in a new window
The World Bank provides open access to sets of data about development in countries around the globe, together with other datasets cited in the data catalog. Broader access to these data allows policymakers and advocacy groups to make better-informed decisions and measure improvements more accurately. They are also valuable tools to support research by journalists, academia, and others, broadening understanding of global issues.
- International Resources by RegionLibGuide from Northwestern University
- International Resources by ThemeLibGuide from Northwestern University
Foreign Governments
- List of Foreign GovernmentsLibGuide from Northwestern University
- Country ResearchThe University of Colorado at Boulder is a depository of international and foreign government information and offers this LibGuide.
Intergovernmental Organizations (IGO)
- List of Intergovernmental OrganizationsLibGuide from Northwestern University
Finding Info from within a Country
Search for information from your country using their domain:
- Find the internet domain for your country
- Search Google using “site:.___” For example, if I choose Belgium and projects that promote gender equality, my search might look like this: "gender equality" site:.be
