POL 4973: Latin America in the World (Sotomayor)

A regional commission of the United Nations that fosters economic development within and among Latin American countries.

Promotes democratic governance and social equity in Latin America.

Component of the Inter-American Development Bank supporting integration strategy.

Independent Canadian think-tank created to promote and foster dialogue between Canada and Latin American Countries. While FOCAL is no longer in existence, this website documents its impact.

Non-profit affiliated with Emory University and founded by Jimmy Carter to promote democracy. See the Americas Program and activities by country.

Research institute that facilitates communication among Latin American monetary authorities.

Non-profit non-partisan Washington D.C. think-tank that analyzes migration. Analyze and view data by region.

Non-profit non-partisan that promotes transparency in governments by fighting corruption. View corruption by country.

UN entity that facilitates development and international trade. Find statistics on trade by country and detailed country trade and economic profiles.

Documents human rights issues and initiatives by country.

Explore various peace, security, sustainable development, human rights, legal and humanitarian issues by region. Click "Where We Work" to see programs in the Americas.

Dedicated to promoting development and reducing poverty worldwide. Explore development reports and data by country.

Branch of the UN dedicated to promoting international economic stability. Browse IMF reports and publications by country.

Non-profit non-partisan organization dedicated to fostering overall well-being of countries in the Americas and fostering strong relationships. Explore by region or topic.

Branch of the UN that advocates for the global environment. Climate change, disasters, ecosystems, environmental policies, waste management, and resource efficiency all fall under its purvey.

Non-partisan non-profit that fosters research and learning on government, policy, economics and social welfare. Find research on the economy, foreign and defense policy, health care, education, politics and public opinion, poverty, and society and culture.

Bipartisan, non-profit research and policy analysis organization headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Non-profit non-partisan that studies international economic policy.

Intergovernmental organization that facilitates common approaches to economic issues among its member countries: Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Organization aimed at developing infrastructure among its member states. Explore infrastructure information by country.

Council of the Americas is an international business organization whose members work in the areas of economic and social development, open markets, legal issues, and democracy. Member countries are devoted to analysis and discussion of political, social, and economic issues in Latin America.

Independent non-partisan membership organization, think-tank and publisher. Published work on site is organized by topic, geographic region, and by type such as Expert Briefs, Daily News Briefs, and Interviews.

Main source of financing for projects involving development and reduction of poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Annual Congressionally-mandated reports that provide a picture of how the promise of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is being fulfilled. They are used by the Department of State and other government agencies to guide American foreign policy, and by Congress in its determination and allocation of foreign aid and security sector assistance.