http://www.who.int/gho/publications/world_health_statistics/EN_WHS2013_Full.pdf
Annual health data for 194 countries and progress report on meeting health-related Millennium Development Goals. Also discusses the extent to which the health gap between the most-developed and the least-developed countries has been narrowed. From the World Health Organization
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42559.pdf
Describes the current problems in Haiti, U.S. policy goals and concerns, the role of the UN stabilization mission, and Congressional concerns about human rights, elections, security and counter-narcotics efforts.
From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
Agreement to establish a fire and building safety program in the country for a period of five years. Companies that sign the agreement pledge to create an implementation plan within 45 days. From the United Nations
http://unep.org/greeneconomy/Portals/88/GETReport/pdf/FullReport.pdf
Aims to provide governments, investors, and businessmen with an overview of how the transition to a greener economy can create sustainable trade opportunities particularly for developing countries. From the UN Environment Programme
Interactive database which provides information on trade measures implemented by WTO members since October 2008. From the World Trade Organization
http://www.ilo.org/ipecinfo/product/download.do?type=document&id=19565
The first in a planned series of reports on child labor. Assesses the role of social protection in the fight against child labor. From the International Labour Organization
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44751&Cr=+mali+&Cr1=#.UXl6vTdI2KI
Press release on newest United Nations peacekeeping mission, the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali or MINUSMA. From the UN
http://www.uneca.org/sites/default/files/publications/unera_report_eng_final_web.pdf
How Africa can make a great leap forward via industrialization built on rich natural resources. From the Economic Commission for Africa