GBLS 1101: Introduction to Global Studies: Websites

This annual publication of the Central Intelligence Agency provides profiles of countries throughout the world. Each country profile begins with a brief historical background and includes information about geography, population, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. -- CIA.

A comprehensive resource maintained by Northwestern University Library. It provides links to the official government web sites, down to department or ministry level.

Learn about Fair Trade Certified™ products

From the Worldwatch Institute

International Coffee Organization is "the main intergovernmental organization for coffee, bringing together exporting and importing Governments to tackle the challenges facing the world coffee sector through international cooperation."

International Trade Centre (a UN agency) produces a Coffee Guide, including a section on Niche Markets, Environment and Social Aspects

Fairtrade International is the organization that coordinates fairtrade labelling at an international level.

An online coffee industry trade magazine

Trade association of US coffee companies, conducting research into coffee production and consumption.

Organization supporting the industry through certification programs, research, and opportunities for networking.

An online and grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics.

A membership-based business association that focuses on the organic business community in North America. OTA's mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public and the economy.