Research Guides: ANTH 003G: Development and Its Discontents (SC): How to Find Primary Sources

How to Find Primary Sources

Primary Sources

Use the websites below to find primary sources related to development
If you find a broken link on an NGO website, copy the link and check for an archived version in the Wayback Machine.

Find Publications by NGOs and Other Organizations

Eldis: Global Development Database
Use Eldis to find research from development organizations from around the world (NGOs, IGOs)

• Lets you browse for research by country (Senegal)
• Look for research by issue area and region (e.g. food security, sub-Saharan Africa)
PolicyArchive
Provides digital access to public policy research from think tanks and NGOs

Find NGOs

Not sure which organizations work on the projects you're interested in? Want to see which organizations are active in a particular country? Use these directories to find out.

Worldwide NGO Directory
From the World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations
List of IGOs
Northwestern University maintains these pages listing intergovernmental organizations.

Resources from Specific Non-Govenmental Organizations

Oxfam International: Policy & Research
USAID: Information Resources
USAID's website contains a wealth of technical reports and other information. Consider using the search box at the bottom of the screen to find resources that are relevant to your topic.
African Development Report
Produced by the African Development Bank, this annual report offers both information about the ADB and an overview of economic indicators across the continent. Helpful source for statistics.
United Nations Development Programme
Note in particular the Human Development Reports and the country profiles.