Development Theory and Practice Links

Online Databases and "Virtual Libraries" of Current Development Research
• The Development Gateway
• ELDIS Gateway to Development Information
  Hosted by IDS Sussex, this is a comprehensive database of information. Much of the information is organised into "Resource Guides" in many key subject areas.
• oneworld.net
  "OneWorld aims to bring together a global community working for sustainable development through interactive online partnerships of organisations and individuals sharing our vision. Includes current news, reports, and a comprehensive directory of organisations."
  
• id21 Development Research Reporting Service
  "A selection of the latest and best UK-based development research."
  
• CIDA's Virtual Library on International Development
• Changemakers Library--Tools for Social Change
  "Directory of Internet resources for researching and solving social problems."
  
• New Zealand Digital Library
  Links to databases of several development collections including agriculture, health, environment and social issues.
  
• The Microfinance Gateway
  Database of 1,500 abstracts and documents on microfinance, many can be downloaded as full-text PDF files.
  
• Co-operative Information Superhighway
  An official site to the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA). This site aims to be the clearing house of information on co-operatives worldwide and from all sectors. It is also the gateway to ICA sites.
  

Networks
• CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation
• Commonwealth of Learning
• Participation @ IDS
• Directory of Development Organizations
  Guide to Microfinance Institutions, Small Enterprise Development Organizations, NGOs/PDOs, Development Agencies, International Organizations, Private Sector Institutions, Banks, Government Ministries, Universities and Development Consulting Firms
  
• Kabissa
  "Space on the internet for the African non-profit sector."
  
• The NGO Cafe
  Links to various NGO indices and resources on the internet.
  
• SAWNET--South Asian Women's NETwork
• AWORC--Asian Women's Resource Exchange
• Global Development Network
• The Third World Network
  "Network of organizations and individuals involved in issues relating to development, the Third World and North-South issues."
  

Organisations & Research Institutes
• BRIDGE Info Zone
  "BRIDGE supports gender mainstreaming efforts by bridging the gaps between theory, policy and practice with accessible gender information."
  
• CEDPA: The Centre for Development and Population Activities
  "A women-focused nonprofit international organization founded in 1975. CEDPA's mission is to empower women at all levels of society to be full partners in development."
• Institute for Development Policy and Management, The University of Manchester
• Community Economic Development Centre - Simon Fraser University
  IDPM is a multi-disciplinary unit within the University of Manchester specialising in management and development in developing and transitional economies. Site includes access to IDPM's publications in PDF or Word formats.
  
• INTRAC (International NGO Training and Research Centre)
• PANOS - Communication for Sustainable Development
• United Nations System of Organizations
  Alphabetic directory of all UN organizations such as FAO, UNDP, UNEP, UNICEF, WHO, IFAD, UNIFEM, and the World Bank.
  

Funding Sources and Fundraising Strategies
• Eldis Funding Sources
  Links to government, charitable and corporate funders, as well as fundraising guides.
  
• Foundations.org Foundations Online
  Alphabetical listing of Foundations and Grantmakers based in the United States.
  
• Funders Online
  Europe's Online Philanthropic Community--searchable database of funders from Europe
  
• The Virtual Foundation
  Provides space for community development organizations seeking funding to post project proposals on the website for potential donors to read.
  
• Grants and Related Resources
  Listing of a wide range of funding sources developed by Michigan State University Libraries
  



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