An examination of the effects of a human development perspective on international development policies, based upon a 40 year career in the field

A gateway to global development information on international development issues. Provides free and easy access to materials on developing countries including summaries and links to documents, library catalogues, international development newsfeeds, e-mail discussion lists and resource guides.

Supporting and linking research and policy institutes involved in the field of development, and whose work is predicated on the notion that ideas matter.

Worldwide sustainable development, providing solutions for political, economic, ecological and social development. Includes news, projects, clients and publications. [English, French]

Supports projects in the 3rd world, like improving health care, education and special attention for handicapped children.

A non-profit company with the mission of furthering the global development of both information and communications technologies, and researching their socio-economic impact.

A coalition of more than 160 humanitarian organizations working on disaster relief, refugee-assistance, and sustainable development programs worldwide.

A sustainable development corporation whose mission is to build the technical skills of poor people in developing countries, enabling them to improve the quality of their lives and that of future generations.

Comprehensive coverage of conflict-induced displacement worldwide. The IDP database includes reports, news, maps and other resources pertaining to internally displaced persons.

Free quarterly magazine produced by the UK Government's Department for International Development. The site features articles from the magazine and an online ordering system.

The Montaner Project offers immediate work and food for the poor. The Tobin Tax contributes nothing; it only cultivates hopes without harvests.

Views on relief, development and humanitarianism not sanctioned by the establishment.

Panos produces information for media on global development issues with a developing world perspective. It provides news, radio programs, briefings on topics such as AIDS, environment, economics and women's health.

UNICEF works for the survival, development and protection of children, guided in its programmes by the Convention on the Rights of the Child. A very comprehensive website.

Through a network of 134 country offices, the UNDP helps people in 174 countries and territories to help themselves, focusing on poverty elimination, environmental regeneration, job creation and the advancement of women. In support of these goals, UNDP is frequently asked to assist in promoting sound governance and market development and to support rebuilding societies in the aftermath of war and humanitarian emergencies.