Description
Looking for accurate, up-to-date data on development issues? World Development Indicators (WDI) is the World Bank's premier annual compilation of data about development. Compiled from officially-recognized international sources, WDI presents the most current and accurate global development data available, including national, regional and global estimates.
This year's print edition and e-book have been redesigned to allow users the convenience of easily linking to the latest data on-line.
What you will find in the print edition:
- A selection of the most popular indicators across 214 economies and 14 country groups organized into six WDI themes
- Thematic and regional highlights, providing an overview of global development trends
- An in-depth review of the progress made toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals
- A user guide describing resources available on-line and on mobile apps
- Download individual tables and other key information
- Access and download time series data using the data retrieval system
- Access indicators in five different languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, English, and Spanish)
- Directly obtain the the most up-to-date data available.
ACCESS WDI TIME SERIES DATA FREE ONLINE = data.worldbank.org (the full data retrieval system organized by indicator, country and topic); and data.worldbank.org/data-catalog/world-development-indicators (for all on-line WDI resources).
DOWNLOAD THE WDI DATAFINDER MOBILE APP AND OTHERS = data.worldbank.org/apps.
WDI DataFinder is a mobile app for browsing the current WDI database on smartphones and tablets, using iOS, Android, and Blackberry, available in four languages: English, French, Spanish, and Chinese. Use the app to browse data using the structure of the WDI; visually compare countries and indicators; create, edit and save customized tables, charts and maps; and share what you create on Twitter, Facebook, and via email.
About the Author
The World Bank came into formal existence in 1945 following the international ratification of the Bretton Woods agreements. It is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The organization's activities are focused on education, health, agriculture and rural development, environmental protection, establishing and enforcing regulations, infrastructure development, governance and legal institutions development. The World Bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by its 185 Member Countries. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries and the International Development Association (IDA), which focuses on the poorest countries in the world.
Book Information
ISBN 9780821398241
Author World Bank
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint World Bank Publications
Publisher World Bank Publications