Comprehensive progressive analysis and action site. One of its main focuses is the US` (and its allies) overwhelming dominance on the world scene, and the US` flagrant abuses of human rights and international law.

Through a network of 134 country offices, the UNDP helps people in 174 countries and territories to help themselves, focusing on poverty elimination, environmental regeneration, job creation and the advancement of women. In support of these goals, UNDP is

UNICEF works for the survival, development and protection of children, guided in its programmes by the Convention on the Rights of the Child. A very comprehensive website.

A sustainable development corporation whose mission is to build the technical skills of poor people in developing countries, enabling them to improve the quality of their lives and that of future generations.

Independent non-profit international network of organizations and individuals involved in issues on development and the Third World, such as global finance, trade, environment, human rights, and biosafety.

A community of over 200 leading global justice organisations under one roof. A massive site, containing news updated daily, concise briefings, interviews, and what you can do to help.

Supporting and linking research and policy institutes involved in the field of development, and whose work is predicated on the notion that ideas matter.

Offers an alternative view to the mainstream media about the global impact of the policies of transnational corporations, international financial and trade institutions, the corporate press, and the United States government.

Contains 60-second guides and more in-depth guides on a range of global issues. A good educational resource.

Free quarterly magazine produced by the UK Government`s Department for International Development. The site features articles from the magazine and an online ordering system.

Extensive collection of articles and links about issues related to trade, geopolitics, human rights, and the environment.

Aims at increasing food security in developing countries through increased and stabilized food production on an economically and environmentally sustainable basis using available technology and approaches.

A daily news report, based in Geneva, on international development issues with particular focus on North-South and South-South negotiations. Covers activities of Non-Aligned countries, of the Group of 77 and non-governmental organizations.

News, views and resources on the promotion of quality education initiatives and programs worldwide. Advocates education as the most cost-effective investment governments can make.

A coalition of more than 160 humanitarian organizations working on disaster relief, refugee-assistance, and sustainable development programs worldwide.

Argues that the main barrier to improve todays economic, environmental or social problems is competition - and thus all nations need to regulate capital simultaneously. [In English, German, Spanish, and French.]

Panos produces information for media on global development issues with a developing world perspective. It provides news, radio programs, briefings on topics such as AIDS, environment, economics and women`s health.

A non-governmental organisation which carries out research and advocacy on issues of social and economic policy that advances the needs and interests of peoples of African and other third world countries. Includes articles, campaigns, networks,

Contribution to the worldwide effort to develop comprehensive statistics of national well-being. Includes methodology, models and articles.

An "independent", quasi-judicial federal agency that provides trade policy advice to both the legislative and executive branches of government, determines the impact of imports on U.S. industries, and directs actions against certain, allegedly unfair trade

News, information, analysis and resources from an organization that monitors UN policy making on the matter and promotes accountability of global decisions.

An independent research and media group of progressive writers, scholars and activists committed to curbing the tide of "globalisation" and "disarming" the new world order. Bilingual, English and French.