This vast site contains links to a range of statistical information on population, development, water and sustainable development issues.

The 'for schools' section provides an invaluable research tool with direct links to many contemporary topics and most countries. There are opportunities to build links with schools around the world and report upon sustainable development issues at a local level.There are links to world bank research tools and other development sites.The millennium challenge site gives an overview of the complex nature of development strategies.

The 'data and maps' and 'tackling the issues' sections provide support for project work and research. The data is relevant to geography, economics and a range of humanities topics at GCSE and advanced level.The health-related topics are particularly well resourced.

L.C.Parker, Dartford West Technology College for Girls,Dec. 99

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