The following are some relevant Internet sites relating to international development:
Africa Online
Provides access to daily news reports from local African news networks and from various NGOs, as well as information about online reference materials, music, art, cultural exchanges, travel and a kids' educational section.
The Canadian Guide to Working and Living Overseas - 3rd edition (1998)
Canadian Co-operative Association
Information on the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) services, projects, members, staff and elected officials, and the role of cooperatives and credit unions in Canada and around the world.
Canadian International Development Agency
The federal agency responsible for delivering Canada's Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) program provides information on programs, publications, press releases, speeches, doing business with CIDA and relevant Internet sites.
Department of Foreign Affairs
Provides news about the department, its programs, news releases, publications and information by region or country.
Electronic Development and Environment Information Service
Provides information and documents on international development in a searchable format.
Institute of Development Studies, Sussex
Provides information regarding research, publications, training programs and current issues relating to international development.
International Development Research Centre
Provides information on research and publications relating to sustainable and equitable development.
International Institute for Sustainable Development
A multimedia resource for environment and development policymakers.
International Rivers Network
A resource for activists and researchers concerned with preserving and restoring rivers and their ecosystems. Information on current programs, publications and research.
Internet and Related Online Resources for Not-for-Profits
Provides a list of resources for not-for-profit organizations involved in community development projects.
Library of Congress Country Studies
A detailed source of background information on other countries.
One World Online
A meeting place for the international community with information on global news, exhibitions, development organizations, education, media and action.
Virtual Community for Co-operators
A free association of co-operative leaders, educators, developers, researchers, learners and communicators, collaborating for the advancement of the co-operative ideal. By sharing resources, content, research, illustrations and other materials, this community contributes to the development of the Co-operative Movement, to a stronger co-operative identity and to a more positive co-operative image. The Web site was created by the International Co-operative Alliance.
Virtual Library on International Development
Developed by CIDA, the site provides a sample of Internet resources of interest to people in the international development field. Includes country briefing tools, major reports, new ideas, organizations and themes.
World Bank
Provides information about the World Bank, current events, country and project information, sectoral information, publications and research.
World Health Organization
Provides access to information regarding programs, health statistics, news and other relevant gopher sites.