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• AC Nielsen Canada - Data Corner
  ACNielsen is pleased to reserve a section of our Web Site dedicated to Internet Viewers. Information on this page is available for your use on a complimentary basis. Our goal is to provide you, the Internet Viewer, with a valuable source of information on a wide array of topics.

• Asia Web Watch
  A variety of statistics on Asian Internet usage dated from 1994 -1997.

• Language Solutions - Internet Statistics by Country
  Number of people accessing the Internet in various countries.

• Commerce Net Internet Statistics
  This section is devoted to Internet related Industry Statistics gathered from various sites and press releases available online.

• Cyber Atlas
  CyberAtlas is the Web marketer's guide to online facts.The site provides readers with valuable statistics and Web marketing information, enabling them to understand their business environment and make more informed business decisions.

• EMarketer
  eMarketer is one of the leading authorities on building, promoting and maintaining successful businesses on the internet. Businesspeople who want to learn how to do business and communicate online visit -- again and again -- to find the news and information they need, and to be stimulated by new initiatives and ideas in e-commerce.

• Global Internet Statistics
  An up-to-date chart of the estimated number of people online in each language (worldwide).

• iamasia
  Information about Internet users and usage in Greater China and throughout Asia Pacific. Comprehensive audience demographics as well as weekly and monthly website rankings.

• Nua Internet Surveys
  Nua Internet Surveys is the authoritative source online for information on Internet demographics and trends.

• http://freespeech.org/terrabay/
  A list of the approximate. number of internet users by country & region.

• CIA World Factbook
  In general, information available as of 1 January 2003 was used in the preparation of The World Factbook.

• globalEDGE^tm Market Potential Indicators for Emerging Markets - 2003

• globalEDGE^tm Country Comparisons

• globalEDGE^tm Country Insights

• globalEDGE^tm Glossary

• globalEDGE^tm Statistical Data Sources

• globalEDGE^tm Government Resources

• globalEDGE^tm Organizations

• Local Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index, September 2003

• Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index, September 2003
  China has widened its lead over the U.S. and other investment destinations worldwide as the most preferred location for foreign direct investment, according to the latest Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index®, based on an annual survey of executives from the world's largest companies conducted by A.T. Kearney.
  http://www.atkearney.com/shared_res/pdf/FDICI_Sept_2003_S.pdf

• Nation Master.com

• U.S. Foreign Trade Highlights

• Trends Tables

• Sources of data about international trade and other macroeconomic activity, selected by the staff of the Office of Trade and Economic Analysis.

• New Trade Stats Database**

• Goods and Services Deficit Increases in September 2003

• 2003 Detail: FT900 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services - Current, Prior and Compressed GOOD

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

• NEW DATA - September 2003

• WDI Online: a development database for subscribers steve.jacobs@ideal-group.org k***s****

• World Bank: Data by Topic

• The Commercial Service - Domestic, U.S. Dept. of Commerce **
  Purpose: Great place to start a Country Analysis!
  Content: Comprehensive information on all aspects of a particular country, compiled yearly by American embassies.
  Why is it good?: Easy to use and provides a good overview on topics that need to be considered for a particular country.
  Ease of use: GREAT! The site provides quick access and easy links.
  Operated by: International Trade Administration
  Cost: Most major countries are listed free. Information on smaller or third world countries must be purchased and accessed on a CD-ROM.
   

• JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)*
  Purpose: To provide a starting point for foreigners to learn about Japan and its trade opportunities.
  Content: Japanese firm database, guides to doing business and entering markets in Japan, new trader assistance programs, and exporting policies & regulations.
  Site Strengths: Content rich site with detailed analysis of Japanese markets and import data. Free Japanese language tutorials and tests are also a nice feature.
  Ease of use: Well organized. But, terminology on some areas is a bit confusing.
  Operated by: JETRO (Japanese government sponsored organization)
  Cost: FREE (services and most publications are free, small cost to order some publications)
   

• EC21 **
  Purpose: Korean forum to buy or sell products, find business partners, and make import/export offers.
  Content: HUGE database on Korean companies with product and contact info. Bulletin board to post trade offers.
  Detailed information on everything needed to know about Korea - from its culture to economy to foreign investment regulations.
  Site Strengths: Provides detailed overview of all aspects of Korea, as well as a significant database on companies, effectively categorized by industries and products.
  Ease of use: very good - very straightforward and organized. Easy to find everything.
  Operated by:  ?????????
  Cost: FREE (to post import/export offers and to be automatically notified of interested parties, FREE registration is required)
   

• Eldis Home page **
  Purpose: Provides development information on many countries, particularly those in the South.
  Content: Coverage includes social, environmental, political and economic issues.
  Site Strengths: Extremely detailed and powerful search capability, search by country, region, topic or simply by browsing index style organization.
  Ease of Use: Moderately Difficult
  Operated By: Institute of Development Studies, Sussex
  Cost: Free (Some articles require payment)
   

• Trade Information Center **
  Purpose: 1st stop information about federal export programs & country/regional market information.
  Content: Frequently asked Q & A, current events, export programs guide, "how-to" information and software, general export info, export assistance by email, financial information, trade promotion events, foreign tariff, taxes & customs information, country/regional market info.
  Site Strengths: The frequently asked Q & A section provides a detailed outline that includes important information for beginning exporters. The site is clear and lists many relevant links for small businesses.
  Ease of use: good - site provides quick access.
  Operated by: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
  Cost: FREE

• International Monetary Fund
  Purpose: Site is an informational tool for the IMF to promote currency exchange stability and economic growth.
  Content: Current international highlights, country economic information, members' status with the IMF, IMF fund rates, news releases, standards/codes, search option available for publications.
  Site Strengths: 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. The information is good, but very specific. Only useful for technically oriented information
  Ease of use: good - requires adobe acrobat.
  Operated by: IMF - International organization with 182 member countries.
  Cost:FREE
   

• Foreign Trade Statistics
  Purpose: To assist exporters
  Content: Trade shows, Schedule B search, export classification assistance, foreign country trade data, Automated Export System and regulations, and newest data highlights.
  Site Strengths: Provides more technical, export-specific info, but some of the data is older (96-97).
  Ease of use: Fast, layout isn't quite as clear.
  Operated by: US Census Bureau.
  Cost:FREE

• export hotline.com
  Purpose: Provides export information especially valuable to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
  Content: Country reviews, industry surveys, communications services info, trade shows search engine, UPS shipping info, global business directory listings for small business networking via ExporTel.
  Site strengths? The Country Review section is an excellent source for market research. Reports provide valuable information on over 80 countries in trade, investment, and risk assessment. Reports are compiled from more than 150 credible sources, like the U.S Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission, and are updated on a regular basis.
  Ease of Use: Good - Organized and easy to read. Provides quick and easy access to export topics, with the exception of the Trade Statistics section, which is currently unavailable. (as of 12/23/1999)
  Operated By: International Strategies, Inc., Boston, MA Sponsors include AT&T, United Parcel Service, and American Express Co.
  Cost: Mostly free. Registration is required to access reports and data. Reports are free to read. To print, however, a $35 fee is assessed to setup a print account for up to 10 reports. Purchase additional reports in groups of 10 at a cost $25 thereafter.

• IDB Data Access--Display Mode
  http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idbprint.html

• IDB Summary Demographic Data
  http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idbsum.html

• World POPClock Projection
  http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/ipc/popclockw

• World Vital Events Per Time Unit: 2003
  http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/ipc/pcwe

• State Department Country Background Notes - Good ****
  http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/

• Library of Congress Country Studies
  http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/

• Predefined age groups:
  http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/ipc/agggen

• IDB -- Rank Countries by Population
  http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idbrank.html

• Trade Highlights: A digest of current trade numbers.
  http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/highlights/index.html

• Product Trade Data: Foreign trade statistics by various commodity
  classifications.
  http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/product/index.html

• Country Data: Country balances and top trading partners.
  http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/country/index.html

• State Export Data: Commodity and country detail for each state.
  http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/state/index.html

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