This page brings together key resources to support your study and research in development studies.
Resources for development studies
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OECD publications This link opens in a new windowProvides access to an extensive range of books, journals, working papers, podcasts, reports, policy briefs, statistics and data across 17 thematic collections including economics, industry, education, agriculture and more. With global coverage across over 100 OECD member countries, the content is particularly useful in the areas of international economics, development, and global governance, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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World Bank DataThe World Bank Group works in major areas of development. Since 1947, the World Bank has funded over 12,000 development projects, via traditional loans, interest-free credits, and grants. They provide free and open access to global development data.
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World Bank Research & publicationsThe World Bank has also published over 200,000 documents to increase understanding of development policies and programs. Resource types such as reports, working papers, and documents, along with the primary data on which they are based.
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Our world in dataAn open-access collection of global datasets on environment, climate, demographics, and economics.
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SDG Academy library for sustainable goalsA free, open-access collection of educational resources on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), featuring lectures, case studies, and readings from global experts across disciplines. Ideal for exploring sustainability, policy, and development topics.
Interdisciplinary topics
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