HEATKEYS

Free and open access to the world’s most comprehensive collection of data on developing economies. Browse, map, graph, or download data by country, topic on over 4,000 indicators. Available in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic.

UNdata is an internet-based data service which brings UN statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single entry point (http://data.un.org/) from which users can now search and download a variety of statistical resources o...

Want to know more about all the countries in the world? This site provides country profiles, maps, geography, and information about governments, culture, travel, languages and more.

The United Nations Children

Its programmes aim to provide knowledge to democracy builders, provide policy development and analysis and support democratic reform.

WSJ coverage of today

Enterprise Surveys provide the world

Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government

Serving the information needs of the disaster reduction community.

Bloomberg is a premier site for updated business news and financial information. It delivers international breaking news, stock market data and personal finance advice from leading experts.

News, pictures, and information about rainforests.

This wiki collects information about prepaid mobile phone plans from all over the world. Not just any plans though, they must include decent data rates, perfect for iPhone, iPad and Android smart phone travellers, as well as mifi users.