Countries |
(* new report) |
* Egypt |
* South Africa |
* Morocco |
* Nigeria |
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International Monetary Fund | |
| · | Purpose: | Site is an informational tool for the IMF to promote currency exchange stability and economic growth. |
| · | Content: | Topical international news and information, country specific economic information, members' IMF status, IMF fund rates, news releases, standards/codes, publication search option. |
| · | Why Is It Good? | The information provided by the IMF enables you to get an idea of whether a country is having financial trouble, based on loans and balance of payments. Only useful for technically oriented information because it is very specific. |
| · | Ease Of Use: | Good - requires adobe acrobat. |
| · | Who Runs It? | IMF - International organization with 182 member countries. |
| · | Cost? | FREE |
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Tradeport | |
| · | Purpose: | Provides trade information on different countries. |
| · | Content: | Demographics, background notes, political environment. More specific information about countries is listed as well. Good links to other sites. |
| · | Why Is It Good? | Provides links and contact information and e-mails to reach consultants for more information about certain countries. |
| · | Ease Of Use: | Excellent, simple design, user friendly. |
| · | Who Runs It? | BAYTRADE and LA TRADE. Developed by SAIC Internet Solutions. |
| · | Cost? | FREE |
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International Business Forum | |
| · | Purpose: | Covers business, economy, exports and imports of different countries around the world |
| · | Content: | Provides information about business opportunities in the international marketplace. Intended for companies wishing to export or expand into foreign markets as well as for those interested to acquire products and services from other countries. |
| · | Why Is It Good? | Provides links and contact information and e-mails to reach consultants for more information about certain countries. |
| · | Ease Of Use: | Good, easy to use. Mostly text. |
| · | Who Runs It? | International Business Forum. |
| · | Cost? | FREE |