Public Services: Resources
Environment Agency
The Environment Agency is the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales, but the site is not location specific. This site provides environmental information separated by at home and leisure, business and industry, and planning and research. Site is available in English and Welsh.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 31, 2011
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
This website provides environmental information that businesses practicing in Louisiana should be aware of. Information can be found on inspections, permits needed and obtaining them, a listing of programs and workshops, and services as well.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 31, 2011
NRC Environmental Services
This site provides links to emergency environmental response, managed project services, industrial services etc. Also found are links to SEACOR environmental products and the national response corporation.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 8, 2011
Port Technology
Port-technology.com provides a company directory, products, services, projects, and press releases, regarding the port and sea terminals industry.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 8, 2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers: Government and Public Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers provides background information on industry sectors globally. This site includes an up-to-date industry environment description, challenges facing the industry and potential solutions, free downloadable publications including annual reviews, and events.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 8, 2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers: Utilities
The Utilities section of this site provides information and access to a series of utilities topics. From discussion papers to global surveys, to annual reviews, analytical papers to a glossary of terms and a lot more are available the Global section of PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 8, 2011
Public Services International Research Unit (PSIRU)
Funded by global trade unions, PSIRU compiles empirical research on public services and the privatization of such services. Based out of the University of Greenwich in the United Kingdom, PSIRU has hundreds of research reports written by professors and professional researchers.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 8, 2011
Road Traffic Technology
Press releases, a company directory and event listings about the road traffic industry are available in this website. In addition, information is provided on projects relating to this industry as well as a number of products and services.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 8, 2011
SAP: IDC Interactive Report
The IDC Interactive Report, provided by SAP, is a questionnaire that allows the user to see where a company ranks relative to its industry (leading, trailing, or industry norm) by answering question in different sections: business overview, resource management, portfolio management, and employee management. Free registration is required to access the report.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 1, 2012
The McKinsey Quarterly: Nonprofit
A product of McKinsey and Co., the McKinsey Quarterly features in depth articles on 12 different industries including Nonprofit. Articles present companies with advice and suggestions along with industry trends. Interviews with leading industry professionals are also provided. A free registration is required to view articles and Premium articles require a paid subscription.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 8, 2011
The McKinsey Quarterly: Public Sector
A product of McKinsey and Co., the McKinsey Quarterly features in depth articles on 12 different industries including Public Sector. Articles present companies with advice and suggestions along with industry trends. Interviews with leading industry professionals are also provided. A free registration is required to view articles and Premium articles require a paid subscription.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 8, 2011
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Career Guide to Utilities
Provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this career guide provides background information on the utilities industry in the United States. Information on working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, outlook, and earnings is also available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 8, 2011
UIC: International Union of Railways
The International Union of Railways (UIC) is the world-wide organization for international cooperation among railways and promotion of the rail transport mode. In its activities section, it provides reports on topics such as passenger charters, diesel emissions, or energy efficiency.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 8, 2011
UNIFE: Union of European Railway Industries
UNIFE is the European network for the railway supply industry. It is a professional association representing the interests of companies in the railway supply industry. UNIFE’s mission is to enhance the competitiveness of the railway industry and promote the development of rail as the preferred mode of transportation in Europe and beyond.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 6, 2011