Analyzes the state of Egypt’s economy two years after the spring revolution and the reasons for deteriorating conditions.  Also describes negotiations between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund over policy reforms demanded in exchange for loan funds and the U.S. role in an IMF decision.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses World Bank plans to emphasize access to energy, especially electricity, as central to development strategies in less developed countries.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Explains what it is, what it does, and which countries are members.  Also discusses issues relating to export credit and investment that are concerns of Congress.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

First U.S. report in a new international initiative in which governments, companies, and nongovernmental organizations lay out the principles that guide oil, gas, and mining companies in providing security for their operations in a manner which respects human rights.  From the State Department

Discusses arguments for and against a reform package that would increase the representation of emerging market and developing countries at the International Monetary Fund to reflect more accurately their weight in the global economy and increase the size of the organization’s core source of funding.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Shows in table format how much the U.S. administrations requested and how much Congress appropriated for U.S. payments to multilateral development banks.  Also discusses the work of the banks.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides a nontechnical overview of the methodology and advantages of the Government Finance Statistics Yearbook database and how the database is improving to better meet the needs of the user community.  From the International Monetary Fund

Offers statistics covering 250 indicators on topics such as health financing, HIV/AIDs, immunization, malaria and tuberculosis, nutrition, reproductive health, cause of death and many other topics.  From the World Bank

Summarizes information received from 104 countries and highlights progress toward global malaria targets set for 2015.  From the World Health Organization

Reviews reforms planned by the International Monetary Fund to increase their resources and expand representation of developing countries in their work.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report evaluates the purpose, membership, financing, and focus of the IMF’s activities.  It also discusses the role of Congress in shaping U.S. policy at the IMF and covers key policy issues that Congress may consider.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides background information on the Global Fund, outlines U.S. funding, discusses changes made to improve Fund efficiency and counter allegations of corruption, and analyzes issues Congress might consider as it debates the appropriate level of U.S. support to provide for the Fund.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides an overview of the problems facing the United Kingdom and world shipping from piracy and armed robbery at sea and summarizes the actions taken by the UK government and international organizations to respond to the problem.  From the Library of the House of Commons

Explores the advantages and limitations of using expert teams of negotiators from international organizations in preventing conflicts in fragile states with examples from countries in Asia, Africa, and the Baltic states.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Subtitled: Analysis of trends and issues in the financing of renewable energy.  Reports that global investment in renewable energy jumped by 32% in 2010 to a record $211 billion.  Details investment by developed versus developing countries and by type of renewable energy.  From the United Nations Environment Programme

Russia is scheduled to become a member of the World Trade Organization in December 2011.  Congress will be faced with the question of whether to grant Russia permanent normal trade relations with the U.S., a status that all WTO members are required to provide to each other.  This report reviews Russia’s major WTO commitments and how Russian admission to the WTO will affect U.S.-Russian trade relations.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Finds that the performance of microfinance institutions correlates not only to domestic economic conditions but also to changes in international capital markets. From the International Monetary Fund

Subtitled: How Does International Price Volatility Affect Domestic Economies and Food Security?  This edition focuses on food price volatility, on what has caused it, and how it has affected poor import-dependent countries.  From the Food and Agriculture Organization and other organizations

Represents the latest estimate of global mental health resources available to prevent and treat mental disorders.  Reveals the unevenness of the distribution of mental health resources.  From the World Health Organization

This paper analyzes the duration of house price upturns and downturns in the last 40 years for 19 OECD countries.  From the International Monetary Fund

This report evaluates the purpose, membership, financing, and focus of IMF activities and the role of Congress in shaping U.S. policy at the IMF.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center

Explores the successes and limitations of efforts by nongovernmental organizations to influence nonstate armed forces to observe international humanitarian law.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Supports the role of international contact groups and nongovernmental organizations in peace negotiations between governments and rebel organizations.  Illustrates innovative methods and approaches during current negotiations between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.   From the United States Institute of Peace

Describes the controversy surrounding the work of non-governmental organizations and their work in North Korea and provides examples of projects that are being carried out. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses problems encountered by organizations that promote democracy in various regions of the world, the reasons local government raise objections, and what can be done to improve the situation. From the Committee on Foreign Relations of the U.S. Senate

Describes current approach to U.S. foreign aid via partnerships involving corporations, foundation, and nongovernmental organizations. Offers details about 22 alliances already established. From the U.S. Agency for International Development