Efforts to improve the lives of fellow humans around the world are
nothing new. MSU is an example of an institution which has been
engaged in major international development projects for over half
a century. More recently, though, major controversy has erupted,
as the priorities and methods of major institutions involved in
economic development (e.g. the World Bank and the International
Monetary Fund) have been questioned by people and organizations
with concerns about environmental, labor, human rights, and other
issues.
Favorite Links
Directories
Center for Advanced
Study of International Development at Michigan State
University
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CASID promotes and coordinates the work of
faculty and students interested in developing countries,
especially from the perspective of the social sciences and
liberal arts. CASID is a Title VI federally-funded research
center. This is a Michigan State University resource.
Women
and International Development at Michigan State
University - MSU-WID is recognized
nationally and internationally for its unique program in
publishing papers, sponsoring speaker series, and providing
resources relating to women and international
development. MSU-WID is a Title VI federally-funded research
center. This is a Michigan State University resource.
International Monetary Fund -
The IMF is an international organization of 182 member
countries, established to promote international monetary
cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange
arrangements; to foster economic growth and high levels of
employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to
countries under adequate safeguards to help ease balance of payments adjustment.
World Bank - The Bank is a partner
in strengthening economies and expanding markets to improve
the quality of life for people everywhere, especially the
poorest. Unlike aid programs, the Bank doesn't make grants.
The Bank lends money to developing countries - and the loans
are repaid.
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean - Statistical Information
- Produced by the Economic Commission for Latin America and
the Caribbean (ECLAC). Includes economic and social indicators
published in the statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the
Caribbean for the years 2000-2002, recent issues of the Demographic
Bulletin, and other reports and surveys.
PRAXIS:
Resources for Social and Economic Development - Links to
sites about development assistance agencies, organizations, and
policies; sustainable development; development studies; sectoral
resources; and major reports on international and comparative
social research.
