Transparency International provides an overview of the state of corruption around the world. This year the Global Corruption Report focuses on political corruption
Despite the rising death toll of American fighting men and women in Iraq and continued news coverage of insurrection and anger against Americans in that country, a majority of Americans remain convinced that U.S. involvement in Iraq has been worth it so far, and that sending troops there was not a mistake (From Gallup News Service)
The CGD/Foreign Policy Commitment to Development Index ranks 21 of the worlds' richest countries based on how much their policies help or hinder development in poorer nations. The index examines seven policy categories: foreign aid, investment, openness to immigration, responsible environmental practices, contributions to internationally approved security operations, support for technology development, and openness to international trade. Spain has dropped from number 6 in 2003 to number 20 in 2004.
The CGD/Foreign Policy Commitment to Development Index ranks 21 of the worlds' richest countries based on how much their policies help or hinder development in poorer nations. The index examines seven policy categories: foreign aid, investment, openness to immigration, responsible environmental practices, contributions to internationally approved security operations, support for technology development, and openness to international trade. Spain has dropped from number 6 in 2003 to number 20 in 2004.
A report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on the state of democracy in Latin America. Among other worrying data that indicate how fragile democracy is in the region is the fact that 54.7% of Latin Americans would be willing to sacrifice democratic government if the result were to be greater social and economic progress. The main risk factors for democracy are considered to be the influence of pressure groups on the presidential authorities, drug trafficking and the media, which according to local leaders of civil society are limiting the power of political institutions
Report issued by Civitas (The Institute for the Study of Civil Society) on immigration's positive or negative contribution to the economy
The World Economic Outlook presents IMF staff's analysis and projections of economic developments at the global level, in major country groups (classified by region, stage of development, etc.), and in many individual countries. It focuses on major economic policy issues as well as on the analysis of economic developments and prospects
