Publications
Arab World Competitiveness Review
This report, published by the World Economic Forum, contains an abundant amount of information about the competitiveness of Arab countries and sub-regions (Levant, North Africa, and Gulf Countries) ranging from structural reforms and regional integration to savings and foreign direct investment relating to the Arab world.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 11, 2011
Asian Development Review Updated
The report is a twice a year Asian Development Bank publication on Asian and Pacific development and research issues. The online pdf format editions are free of charge with a fee based subscription for hard copies.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 8, 2012
Brazil: Brazil Competitiveness Report
The Brazil Competitiveness Report, published by the World Economic Forum, provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s current competitiveness landscape, highlighting strengths and problematic areas. The publication explores issues such as infrastructure, public institutions, environmental sustainability, business sophistication, foreign direct investment, and innovations in the agribusiness sector.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 25, 2011
BRIDGES Monthly Review
A publication of The International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD), BRIDGES Monthly Review provides information about various developmental and environmental concerns relating to international trade. It analyzes the interface between trade and sustainable development and addresses the growing number of participants involved in the global trade debate. (Also available in pdf format)
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 24, 2011
CAPS Research
CAPS Research is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to purchasing and supply chain issues. It provides research reports (focus studies) on critical issues in supply chain management. The site also includes benchmarking reports with performance metrics in an industry-specific, cross-industry, and subject-specific format. Corollary to the benchmarking reports are the Best Practies/Practix reports of leading companies in their industry. A free registration is required to reach most of the content.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 24, 2011
Cato Institute Economic Freedom of the World Annual Report
The Cato Institute, a public policy research organization, produces annual reports that seek to measure the commitment of countries to the concepts of economic freedom. Current and past versions of the report are available in PDF format.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 24, 2011
Cato Institute: Publications
The Publications page of the Cato Institute contains research focused on the understanding of business topics such as free trade, taxing and spending, education, free speech, regulation, federalism, globalization, and the environment. The publications are ordered by publication type and sorted into categories such as commentary, books, reviews, journals, and studies.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 17, 2011
Environmental Sustainability Index
A collaboration between CIESIN, the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy, the World Economic Forum and the European Community's Joint Research Center. The report provides sustainability measures for 146 countries, and includes detailed sections on analysis and methodology, as well as country reports and data tables. The report and appendices are available in PDF along with Excel data spreadsheets for all countries considered. While the report is released periodically, 2005 is the most recent version.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 24, 2011
Euromoney: Region and Country Worldlink
Euromoney Publications PLC provides featured articles on various regions and countries of the world, including Latin America and Asia, extracted from a range of Euromoney publications. Each feature article includes extensive and insightful information on the business environment of the countries, primarily from a financial and economic perspective. Free registration is required for some parts of the site.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 28, 2011
Freedom House Surveys Updated
The Freedom in the World survey evaluates the state of political rights and civil liberties around the world. The survey provides ratings and narrative reports for 193 countries and 15 related territories. The report has been published annually since 1972; reports from 2002 to present are available online. The Freedom of the Press Survey is an annual country-by-country worldwide assessment of press freedom. The survey examines press laws, political and economic constraints on news reporting, and cases of press freedom violations. The Nations in Transit is a comprehensive annual progress report on the status of the political and economic reforms in the emerging democracies and transitional countries of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 8, 2012
Global Corruption Report
Provided by Transparency International, the Global Corruption Report focuses on corruption related to tackling climate change, documenting in detail risks for businesses, ranging from small entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa to multinationals from Europe and North America. Previous Global Corruption Reports are also available on topics from health to political corruption. Annually updated, reports can be purchased in print form or can be downloaded (free) in pdf format.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 22, 2010
Global Information Technology Report
A report produced in cooperation with INSEAD, World Economic Forum, and the World Bank, the Global Information Technology Report ranks the world economies in terms of networked readiness and effects on economic growth and productivity. The rankings as well as a selection of chapters are available online.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: July 29, 2011
Global Population Profile
Provided by the Census Bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, this publication is a source of detailed statistical information regarding the world's population. Analysis is provided on population, fertility, mortality, contraceptive use, and related demographic topics. The publication is not published annually and the most recent publication was in March 2004 for the year 2002.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 17, 2011
Grant Thornton: International Business Report Updated
The International Business Report (IBR) by Grant Thornton is a quarterly survey of senior executives at private companies. The report covers the economic and commercial issues in 39 economies around the globe. Specific reports can be found for countries, special situations and sectors as well as comments on tax and mergers and acquisitions.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 7, 2012
Harvard Business School Working Knowledge
Published by the Harvard Business School (HBS), this site contains excerpts of selected articles, books and publications of HBS. It is organized by a wide range of business topics. The excerpts are available free of charge. While some articles can be downloaded for free in PDF format, others must be purchased.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 28, 2011
IEA: Key World Energy Statistics
The Key World Energy Statistics is a publication produced by the International Energy Agency, one of the world’s most authoritative sources for energy statistics. It contains current data on the supply, transformation and consumption of all major energy sources. Resource is available in PDF form.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 22, 2010
India, China and America Institute (ICA Institute) Newsletter
The India, China and America Institute (ICA Institute) Newsletter is a weekly online publication by the ICA Institute. It offers a generous sampling of news, and comments and analyses about India, China, and the United States. A few areas of focus include commercial growth, emerging markets, and policy-making in these three markets.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 28, 2011
India: India Competitiveness Review
The India Competitiveness Review, published by the World Economic Forum, provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s current competitiveness landscape, highlighting strengths and problematic areas, and shedding light on India’s future economic prospects. It also compares India's performance with that of other major emerging economies. Report and executive summary are available in PDF format.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 25, 2011
Indonesia: Indonesia Competitiveness Report
The Indonesia Competitiveness Report, published by the World Economic Forum, provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s current competitiveness landscape, highlighting strengths and problematic areas. The publication explores issues such as infrastructure, public institutions, environmental sustainability, business sophistication, foreign direct investment, and innovations in the business sector.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 25, 2011
International Energy Agency: World Energy Outlook
The International Energy Agency’s Economic Analysis Division publishes an annual, comprehensive report about the energy situation around the globe. This report, The World Energy Outlook, looks from 20 to 30 years into the future, and bases its projections on the World Energy Model. The full report must be purchased but the Executive Summary can be downloaded for free and provides an overview of important topics covered.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 2, 2009
International Labour Organization: Global Employment Trends
The Global Employment Trends report examines patterns in global employment and economic growth. The report looks at previous trends, relates these to current times and discusses labor market challenges. Report can be viewed as a PDF file and is available in English, French, and Spanish. Previous reports can be accessed through links on the right site of the page.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 22, 2010
International Monetary Fund: World Economic Outlook Reports
The World Economic Outlook is published biannually by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The data is the product of a comprehensive interdepartmental review of world economic developments, which draws primarily on information the IMF staff gathers through its consultations with member countries. Past reports are also available for download in PDF format.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 22, 2010
International Policy Network: Publications
The International Policy Network (IPN) produces a series of publications on topics pertaining to trade, health, sustainable development, economic development and international aid are available in PDF format. Some publications are available in Spanish. IPN is an independent and educational organization created to eliminate poverty, better human health, and to secure the environment.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 22, 2010
Key Indicators of Developing Asian and Pacific Countries
Key Indicators of Developing Asian and Pacific Countries is an annual publication of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It provides economic, financial, social, environmental, and Millennium Development Goals indicators for regional members of the ADB. Free online version of current and past issues and a fee based subscription for hard copies.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 28, 2011
KPMG: Competitive Alternatives
Competitive Alternatives is a comprehensive report that compares business costs in North America, Europe, and Asia. It measures the combined impact of significant business cost components that are most likely to vary by location, while also comparing data on a variety of non-cost competitiveness factors. The report is segmented by industry and includes various Manufacturing, Research and Development, Software, and Corporate Services industries.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 9, 2011
McKinsey Global Institute: Publications
The McKinsey Global Institute aims to help business leaders and policy makers understand the evolution of the global economy and provide a fact base that integrates economics and management. Publications are listed by date and can be browsed by research topic or region. Free registration is required to view publications.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 11, 2011
Mexico: Mexico Competitiveness Report
The Mexico Competitiveness Report, published by the World Economic Forum, provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s current competitiveness landscape, highlighting strengths and problematic areas. The publication explores issues such as infrastructure, public institutions, environmental sustainability, business sophistication, foreign direct investment, and innovations in the agribusiness sector.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 25, 2011
OECD Employment Outlook
The OECD Employment Outlook, is published annually and includes an analysis of the latest labour market trends and short-term forecasts, and examines key labour market developments. A fee-based subscription is required to access the most recent Outlook, however, previous editions and select tables from the current edition are available for free in PDF format.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 25, 2010
OECD Observer
The OECD Observer is a publication of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). It provides analysis of global economic and social matters. The publication’s aim is to present issues affecting governments, businesses, NGOs and civil society in a balanced manner. (Also available in French and Japanese)
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 28, 2011
OECD: Economic Outlook
The OECD Economic Outlook, is published online twice a year (June and December) and includes short-term projections for member countries, ideas on the appropriate setting and implementation of economic policies over the short-term future, and a review of economic trends and policies in a number of non-member economies. A fee-based subscription is required to access the most recent Outlook, however, previous editions are available for free using PDF (Acrobat).
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 25, 2010
Pew Global Attitudes Project
The Pew Global Attitudes Project is a series of worldwide public opinion surveys ranging from people's assessments of their own lives to their views about the current state of the world and important issues of the day. The homepage provides links to featured reports, research, commentary and the "Survey Reports" tab on the top of the page brings the user to a list of survey reports organized by date.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 13, 2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers Global CEO Survey
The Global CEO Survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers asks CEOs around the world about a selected international business topic each year. Video highlights of the interviews are available online, and the free report can be downloaded in PDF format or ordered by mail.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 18, 2010
Russia: Russia Competitiveness Report
The Russia Competitiveness Report, published by the World Economic Forum, provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s current competitiveness landscape, highlighting strengths and problematic areas. The publication explores issues such as infrastructure, public institutions, environmental sustainability, business sophistication, foreign direct investment, and innovations in the business sector.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 25, 2011
State Capital Group - Doing Business in Asia and the Pacific Rim Region
This publication by the State Capital Group is a helpful report for those looking to do business in a country located either in Asia or the Pacific Rim. Information on government structure, economic climate, investment climate, foreign trade, corporate structures, taxation, and visa/registration requirements within each country is provided. Opens in PDF format.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 24, 2011
The Federation of International Trade Association (FITA): Really Useful Sites for International Trade Professionals
FITA published this bi-weekly newsletter that includes information useful for anyone interested in international trade. Each issue features some of FITA's "Really Useful Sites". Along with each link is a brief description and reasons why the site is helpful.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 13, 2011
Turkey: Turkey Competitiveness Report
The Turkey Competitiveness Report, published by the World Economic Forum, provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s current competitiveness landscape in a European context, highlighting strengths and problematic areas. The publication explores issues such as infrastructure, public institutions, environmental sustainability, business sophistication, foreign direct investment, and innovation for productivity growth.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 25, 2011
Ukraine: Ukraine Competitiveness Report
The Ukraine Competitiveness Report, published by the World Economic Forum, provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s current competitiveness landscape, highlighting strengths and problematic areas. The publication explores issues such as infrastructure, public institutions, environmental sustainability, business sophistication, foreign direct investment, and innovation for productivity growth.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 25, 2011
UNCTAD: Globalization of R&D and Developing Countries
This publication, presented by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) elaborates on key issues relating to the globalization of research and development (R&D) and its implications for developing countries. It is a collection of submissions presented at UNCTAD Expert Meeting on FDI in Research and Development held in January 2005. The volume is available for purchase, but a limited amount of information is available for free.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
UNCTAD: The Least Developed Countries Report 2009
A comprehensive report on the 50 least developed countries (LDC’s). The Least Developed Countries Report 2009 focuses the global crisis undermining the factors that enabled strong GDP growth performance in LDCs in 2002-2008. PDF files of the report and chapter overviews are available for download.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 13, 2011
UNCTAD: World Investment Report
The World Investment Report covers the latest trends in foreign direct investment around the World. One topic related to foreign direct investment and development is selected and analyzed in depth each year. Reports are available from 1991 and full reports are downloadable as PDF files in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 2, 2009
UNDP: Human Development Reports
The Human Development Report is an independent report commissioned by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). This site includes the Human Development Reports which can be filtered by year, region and theme. Each report provides agenda-setting data and analysis. The report brings attention to international issues and policy options that place people at the center of strategies to meet the obstacles of development. The full report is available to view in PDF format, and the site is available in English, French and Spanish.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 16, 2011
UNFPA: State of World Population Report
Each year since 1978, the United Nations Population Fund has published a report highlighting new developments in population. The report is available in html or PDF format. Previous years' reports are also accessible.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 8, 2011
WHO: World Health Report
The World Health Report is an annual publication from the World Health Organization that provides analysis of the increasingly important influence of health systems in the daily lives of people worldwide. The report also includes basic statistical data for member countries. The current report is available using Acrobat (PDF) and there is also access to previous reports dating back to 1995.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 13, 2011
World Bank Development: Global Economic Prospects
This site offers analysis and advice concerning the prospects for economic growth, world trade, financial flows, and primary commodities, the impact of global economic trends on the developing countries, and information about global and regional economic forecasts. Global Economic Prospects 2009: Commodities at the Crossroads reviews the effect of financial crisis on commodity prices.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 18, 2011
World Bank: Development Data
The World Bank has created a special section on the web site dedicated to providing development data from their research publications. Based primarily on the World Development Indicators, an annual statistics publication of the World Bank, the website provides access to the data by country (across indicators) as well as by topic (across countries). All deliverables are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. Site is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, and Spanish.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 17, 2011
World Bank: Global Development Finance 2009
Global Development Finance tracks the annual movement of international capital flows to developing countries, and discusses selected analytical and policy issues in international finance for developing countries. The complete report is available online.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
World Bank: Macroeconomics and Growth Data Sets
This site contains the data sets related to some of the published articles and working papers on macroeconomics and economic growth. Besides the datasets, a description file, as well as the abstracts and/or full-text of the articles are available online.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 18, 2011
World Bank: World Development Report
The World Development Report is an annual publication of the World Bank that focuses on varying economic, social and environmental topics affecting the state of the world today. In addition to detailed analysis and data on specific topics, the report also offers selected World Development Indicators-- statistical tables providing instant access to the most current data available on social and economic development in more than 200 economies. The complete current report with statistical tables as well as previous editions are accessible online in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 18, 2011
World Economic Forum - Initiatives
The World Economic Forum is an independent, international organization striving towards a world-class corporate governance system based on values. The Initiatives page of the site provides a plethora of reports and rankings that emphasize a wide range of topics including: global corporate citizenship, financing for development and partnering against corruption.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 9, 2009
World Economic Forum: Global Risk Reports
Global Risk Reports highlight the need for new thinking and concerted action on a number of problems and are published by the World Economic Forum in response to a changing global risk landscape. Reports can be viewed as PDF files and are supplemented by videos on specific topics.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
World Economic Forum's Africa Competitiveness Report
The Africa Competitiveness Report identifies and measures the competitive strength of a number of African countries. Competitiveness and Investment Climate Profiles are available for each country. The website provides access only to selected issues and country profiles (available in Adobe Acrobat format).
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 28, 2011
World Population Data Sheet
Provided by the Population Reference Bureau, the World Population Data Sheet (available in PDF) contains the latest population estimates, projections, and other key indicators for over 200 countries. A nice feature of the website is the "Datafinder" a search tool, accessible from the main menu at the top of the page. It can be used to find data by country, region, sub-region or worldwide. More reports and quick facts are also available at the site's home page. Resource also listed under Statistical Data Resources category.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 2, 2011
World Resources Institute: World Resources Report
A guide to the global environment from World Resources Institute. World Resources Report provides the international development community analysis and insight with which to shape environmental and reform policy. The most recent report published is from 2008 and previous reports are also available. The site also contains sections on expert perspectives, case studies, in-country scenarios, and decision making.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 17, 2011
World Trade Organization (WTO): International Trade Statistics
International Trade Statistics is an annual report that provides comprehensive, comparable and up-to-date statistics on trade in merchandise and commercial services for an assessment of world trade flows by country, region and main product groups or service categories. The overview explains the main features of trade for the past year, an outlook towards trade in the current year, global trade and output developments, and more. The entire report is available for download using Acrobat (PDF).
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 18, 2011
WTO: World Trade Report
This annual publication by the World Trade Organization summarizes the current state of world trade and global trade policy. Each year, WTO focuses on new developments in world trade or a current issue affecting the world. Report is available for download in complete form as well as by chapter or section.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009