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Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Atlas of global development : a visual guide to the world's greatest challenges by ISBN: 0821376039Publication Date: 2009
Handbook of development economics by ISBN: 0444703373
The Oxford Companion to Global Change by ISBN: 9780195324884".. an up-to-date, comprehensive, interdisciplinary guide to the range of issues surrounding natural and human-induced changes in the Earth's environment. "
Directories
- Canadian Environmental Resource GuideGuide to Canadian enviornmental associations and organizations, government agencies, and product and service companies. Licensed to uWaterloo users.
- Directory of Development OrganizationsThe directory lists 70,000 development organizations. It has been prepared to facilitate international cooperation and knowledge sharing in development work.
Web Resources
- Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR)CBSR is a non-profit, member led organization that provides socially responsible business solutions to many of Canada's companies. Find access to publications and newsletters under “Resources" tab.
- Dictionary of Sustainable ManagementThe Dictionary of Sustainable Management is an open dictionary for business leaders and students of sustainability and business-related terms. It is a project of the alumni and students of the Presidio Graduate School.
- Local Economic DevelopmentThe World Bank website offers practical guidance to the cities. You can find here a toolkit, reference guide and developments what the World Bank is doing on Local Economic Development.
- Network for Business Sustainability (Open Access)A Canadian non-profit organization produces authoritative resources and research on important business sustainability issues. Browse the "Knowledge Centre" for a variety a topics.
Statistical Sources
- UNdataAn internet-based data service, launched by the United Nations Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, brings together UN statistical databases for easy access.
- World Development IndicatorsAvailable online. World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially-recognized international sources.