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One for all and all for one: Intra-organizational dynamics in humanitarian action

A significant proportion of humanitarian assistance is now delivered by NGOs which have in effect become federated trans-national organisations, alliances of members from different countries, all seeking to provide assistance in times of crisis. This report describes research carried out to better...

Promoting Small and Medium Enterprises for Sustainable Development

Promoting Small and Medium Enterprises for Sustainable Development, a paper published by the WCSD, discusses the way in which governments can help alleviate poverty by focusing on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and how larger corporations can help themselves by including SMEs in their value...

US Department of State: travel information

A very comprehensive website with much general information about different countries. Some information applies particularly to US citizens, but most is useful for all travellers. This website is also used to post travel warnings about areas which should be avoided.

WBCSD Annual Review 2010/2011

WBCSD’s 2010/2011 Annual Review looks back at the activities carried out in the past year and reflects on the challenges ahead. The review uses Vision 2050 as the red thread to show how the WBCSD’s work programme aligns with the pathway it describes, and the role of business in moving toward a...

World Factbook 2011 - Dominica page

The World Factbook 2011, published by the US government, gives extensive information on Dominica. It lists facts such as the population, ethnic groups, and literacy rates, as well as providing detailed political, geographical and economic data. In addition it outlines the transportation and...

Social Entrepreneurs: vital partners for business

"Social Entrepreneurs: vital partners for business", a news article, reports on a meeting of over 80 leaders from international business, non-governmental organisations and government to discuss how partnerships between social entrepreneurs and business can enable companies to address development...

World Travel Guide - Uruguay page

An impressive, well structured country-by-country travel guide, with an entry for every nation in the world. The Uruguay page has an overview of the country as well as detailed information on accommodation, climate, currency, obtaining visas, internal and international travel, international...

World Travel Guide - Trinidad and Tobago page

An impressive, well structured country-by-country travel guide, with an entry for every nation in the world. The Trinidad and Tobago page has an overview of the country as well as detailed information on accommodation, climate, currency, obtaining visas, internal and international travel,...

World Travel Guide - The Bahamas page

An impressive, well structured country-by-country travel guide, with an entry for every nation in the world. The Bahamas page has an overview of the country as well as detailed information on accommodation, climate, currency, obtaining visas, internal and international travel, international...

World Travel Guide - Peru page

An impressive, well structured country-by-country travel guide, with an entry for every nation in the world. The Peru page has an overview of the country as well as detailed information on accommodation, climate, currency, obtaining visas, internal and international travel, international dialling...

World Travel Guide - Mexico page

An impressive, well structured country-by-country travel guide, with an entry for every nation in the world. The Mexico page has an overview of the country as well as detailed information on accommodation, climate, currency, obtaining visas, internal and international travel, international dialling...

Guidelines on Logistics and Transportation (Canada)

This publication is designed for individuals who need to understand the Canadian logistics process required for both the implementation of an aid project and the financial and technical supervision of the transportation operations. Although this document deals with overseas ocean transport, similar...

Relief Web - Dominica page

A UN project serving the information needs of the humanitarian relief world. Includes a country-by-country guide, with an entry for Dominica. Topics include disaster history, geography and economics, infrastructure, and media links. Also has a list of other country profiles websites and links to...

World Factbook 2011 - Peru page

The World Factbook 2011, published by the US government, gives extensive information on Peru. It lists facts such as the population, ethnic groups, and literacy rates, as well as providing detailed political, geographical and economic data. In addition it outlines the transportation and...

World Factbook 2011 - Mexico page

The World Factbook 2011, published by the US government, gives extensive information on Mexico. It lists facts such as the population, ethnic groups, and literacy rates, as well as providing detailed political, geographical and economic data. In addition it outlines the transportation and...

UNOCHA Customs Directory - Colombia

To assist those requiring information for shipping to Colombia, UNOCHA provides contact details for the National Customs and Excise Department of Colombia, the Red de Solidaridad Social (RDSS), and UNDP in Colombia. In addition, this page lists national regulations that are relevant to humanitarian...

University of Texas Map Library - Trinidad and Tobago page

A large database of maps from around the world, with many links to maps on other sites. Has political and relief maps for Trinidad and Tobago. Other relevant maps include political and transport maps for the Americas and time-zone maps.

Relief Web - Uruguay page

A UN project serving the information needs of the humanitarian relief world. Includes a country-by-country guide, with an entry for Uruguay. Topics include disaster history, economics, infrastructure, and media links. Also has a list of other country profiles websites, related news stories on...