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G3 Guidelines of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework

The G3 Guidelines of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework provide guidance for organisations to use as the basis for disclosure about their sustainability performance (organisation’s economic, environmental, and social performance), and also provide stakeholders a universally-applicable,...

National Board of Revenue (NBR) - Bangladesh

National Board of Revenue (NBR)- Bangladesh, the website for the national tax administration authority in Bangladesh, provides tax information and forms.

World Travel Guide - Useful Contacts

The World Travel Guide - Useful Contacts site provides embassy and government contacts for various countries.

UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) - TRAINS (TRade Analysis and INformation System) - Ghana page

The TRAINS country notes summarise the trade control measures, tariffs and other import regulations.

Contact Points of Asean Customs Administrations

Contact Points of Asean Customs Administrations is an index of customs administration offices of countries that are members of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Contact details for each office are provided.

Australian Council for International Development - Members and the New Tax System

An Australian official government website introducing the new tax system and explaining how non-profit organisations can obtain endorsement and tax concessions, including income tax exemption, FBT rebate and GST concessions. The website also provides definitions, regulations and links to other...

Development in Practice Journal

Development in Practice Journal's web site provides a forum for debate and the exchange of ideas among developmental practitioners, policy makers, academics and activists worldwide.

World Travel Guide - Climate

The World Travel Guide Climate page provides information about the climate of countries around the world.

Charity Guide.Org

Charity Guide.Org is an online guide to help those who want to get involved in volunteer work. It provides resources and suggestions on how to get involved, provides links for virtual volunteering, and lists organisations currently in need of volunteers.

Relief Competency Standards

The Relief Competency Standards are part of the Humanitarian Relief Training Package guidelines developed by World Vision to assist in increasing the capacity of relief workers in nations around the globe The Assessment Guidelines describe the assessment arrangements for determining whether an...

Enterprise Solutions to Poverty: Opportunities and Challenges for the International Development Community and Big Business

Enterprise Solutions to Poverty: Opportunities and Challenges for the International Development Community and Big Business, a report written by the Shell Foundation, argues that enterprise and business thinking must be placed at the heart of efforts to address poverty. The report concludes by...

International Non Governmental Organisations Accountability Charter

International Non Governmental Organisations Accountability Charter resulted from a gathering of INGOs to systematise and reduce the number of structures NGOs must respond to. The INGOs who are signatories to the Charter agree to abide by the following principles: respect for universal principles,...

Public-Private Partnerships for Development - A Handbook for Business

Public-Private Partnerships for Development - A Handbook for Business was developed to help businesses operating in developing countries to understand how to build public-private partnerships that will benefit their host country populations and participating firms.

Corporate Social Responsibility: An Implementation Guide for Business

Corporate Social Responsibility: An Implementation Guide for Business aims to provide practical guidance on CSR to companies operating in the international context. It contains information on how to assess the effects of business activities on others, develop and implement a CSR strategy and...

Quality and Accountability Initiatives: Questions and Answers

Quality and Accountability Initiatives: Questions and Answers, a web resource page, speaks to four of the most widely known inter-agency initiatives to improve accountability, quality and performance in humanitarian action: Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian...

Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs Internationaux (FIDI)

Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs Internationaux (FIDI) is a network of freight forwarders that ship furniture and other personal goods internationally. FIDI has a country-by-country database of affiliated companies affiliated and, among other services, provides each of these members with a...

Handbook for emergencies, second edition

Effective emergency preparedness and response is a major priority of UNHCR. Crises have caused widespread human suffering and put great demands on UNHCR, prompting them to develop an effective response mechanism. Having dispatched over 300 missions throughout the world since 1992, UNHCR now has in...

Hotelnet

Hotelnet is a site that lists hotels in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and other countries around the world. The site also includes a currency converter, and a useful travel links section.

UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) - TRAINS (TRade Analysis and INformation System) - Thailand page

The TRAINS country notes summarise the trade control measures, tariffs and other import regulations.

Guidelines for Emergency Humanitarian Assistance Project Proposals and Reports

The Guidelines for Emergency Humanitarian Assistance Project Proposals and Reports are for agencies seeking emergency funds to support short-term international humanitarian assistance. The guidelines clarify the types of projects for which they have been developed (ie. short-term responsive...