Global Information Systems: Web Sources

Created by the International Business Center at Michigan State University (IBC), globalEDGE™ is a knowledge web-portal that cover global resources, market potential index (mpi), database of IB statistics (DIBS), glossary, all countries,US States, all sectors, GlobalEDGE blog, course development tools, research distribution, job banks, diagnostic tools, and information about the metasite.

"Welcome to the official website of the US Commercial Service in Brazil. Our mission is to promote the export of goods and services of American companies, develop and protect US business interests in Brazil. We have a vast network at our fingertips, supported by more than 1500 international industry and trade specialists whose job is to provide the best source of customized solutions for US companies (and their Brazilian partners!) to do business in the global marketplace. "

Database of current Latin American news and analysis. This is a news service that provides a suite of analytical news resources covering political, strategic and key economic developments throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Georgetown's subscription is for the Daily, Weekly and Monthly Regional newsletters only.

Use the Economy division tab to find current information on ITC infrastructure.

Created by the International Business Center at Michigan State University (IBC), globalEDGE™ is a knowledge web-portal that cover global resources, market potential index (mpi), database of IB statistics (DIBS), glossary, all countries,US States, all sectors, GlobalEDGE blog, course development tools, research distribution, job banks, diagnostic tools, and information about the metasite.

"Welcome to the official website of the US Commercial Service in United Arab Emirates. Our mission is to promote the export of goods and services of American companies, develop and protect US business interests in United Arab Emirates. We have a vast network at our fingertips, supported by more than 1500 international industry and trade specialists whose job is to provide the best source of customized solutions for US companies (and their UAE partners!) to do business in the global marketplace. "

WAM is a major arm of the National Media Council & Culture in terms of implementing the Council's media policy. It provides daily news coverage of official and other events throughout the country and is one of the key sources of information for all media establishments in the Emirates. It provides coverage of around 85-90 per cent of official activities, as well as the activities of official delegations abroad.

Globalization is discussed from many aspects: what are the potentials of living and acting in a globalized world? How can we facilitate and support people and organisations to successfully act in the global marketplace? How should we design information systems which are developed and used globally?

Compiles data from various sources to compare country statistics graphically. Sources include the CIA World Factbook, United Nations, and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Single entry point for more than 30 U.N. statistical databases.

Comparable data collected by the World Bank to measure development outcomes. The World Bank's principal data source on the global economy. More than 550 time series, 1960-present, on more than 200 countries and 18 country groups, covering demographic, social, economic, financial, natural resources, and environmental indicators.