Some websites relating to international development:
- International Development Research Centre (IDRC): a Crown corporation created by the Parliament of Canada in 1970 to help developing countries use science and technology to find practical, long-term solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems they face. Our support is directed toward creating a local research community whose work will build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies.
- Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is a lead agency for development assitance, which aims to manage Canada's support and resources effectively and accountably to achieve meaningful, sustainable results and; engage in policy development in Canada and internationally, enabling Canada's effort to realize its development objectives.
- International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) a Canadian-based, policy research institution that has 20 years of experience conducting cutting-edge research into sustainable development.
- Canadian University Projects in International Development Database (CUPID)
- International Development Studies Network developed through the Canadian Consortium of University Programs in International Development Studies (CCUPIDS) to strengthen the position of International Development Studies programs through greater dialogues and collaborative efforts between individuals and groups associated with these programs.
- The North-South Institute is Canada’s first independent, non-governmental and non-partisan research institute focused on international development. The North-South Institute is dedicated to eradicating global poverty and enhancing social justice through research which promotes international cooperation, democratic governance, and conflict prevention.
- Canadian Crossroads International (CCI) facilitates the coming together of people and organizations. Through international volunteering and partnership, CCI leverages expertise and resources necessary to address the global challenges of poverty and global human rights.
- Coady International Institute works with innovative people and organizations to create effective, practical and sustainable solutions to reduce global poverty and injustice. Coady accomplishes this through leadership education, action partnerships, and research. The Institute also engages in initiatives to help young Canadians become active global citizens.
- World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a network of individuals and post-secondary institutions who believe that all peoples are entitled to the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to a more equitable world. Our mission is to foster human development and global understanding through education and training.
- British Network for Organizations in International Development (BOND) is the UK membership
body for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in international
development.
- Big Guide to Living and Working Overseas has been referred to as “the bible” on how to build international work experience. The BIG Guide includes 600 pages of job search how-to chapters, profiles of more than 2,200 organizations that hire personnel for overseas work and more than 1,100 web sites and other resources organized in 62 topical bibliographies.
