GOV 101: Power and Politics

"Through our detailed research and determined campaigning, we help fight abuses of human rights worldwide. We bring torturers to justice. Change oppressive laws. And free people jailed just for voicing their opinion."

Contains brief profiles of all the nations.

Annual report prepared by the U. S. Department of State.

Since World War II .. "Freedom House has established itself through its advocacy, programs, and research as the leading American organization devoted to the support and defense of democracy around the world."

"Investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world."

An assessment of financial stability for each country of the world.

The OAS is "the premier regional forum for political discussion, policy analysis and decision-making in Western Hemisphere affairs."

"An international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. Our goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all."

"We are an independent research institute affiliated with the Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg. The main objective of our research is to address the theoretical and empirical problem of how political institutions of high quality can be created and maintained. A second objective is to study the effects of Quality of Government on a number of policy areas, such as health, the environment, social policy, and poverty."

Use the "Countries and Areas" link to find reports and other information about individual countries.

From the WHO, the Observatory provides data and fact sheets for a variety of health topics.

Includes reports and data on developing nations and global economic issues.

The WIID is produced by The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research which ... "provides economic analysis and policy advice with the aim of promoting sustainable and equitable development for all."

"We compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries' efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems."

Provides access to data on more than 210 SDG indicators for countries, areas or regions across the globe.