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World Development Indicators 2003 (World Development Indicators)
World Development Indicators 2003 - World Development Indicators Author:World Bank World Development Indicators (WDI) is the World Bank's premier annual compilation of data about development. The 416-page print edition allows users to consult 600 indicators for 152 economies and 14 country groups in more than 87 tables. A current overview of the most recent data available as well as important regional data and income group... more » analysis are presented in six thematic chapters: World View, People, Environment, Economy, States and Markets, and Global Links. Sample indicator topics include:
Population & demographics
Poverty & income distribution
Energy Production & Use
Urbanization
Emissions
Adjusted Savings
Purchasing Power Parity
Exports & Imports
Balance of Payments
External Debt
Tax and Trade Policies
Military Expenditures
Transportation
Development Assistance & Aid
Information Technology
Education & health
Travel & Tourism
GDP, GNI, etc. Reliable quantitative data is essential for understanding economic and social development because it provides evidence?evidence to set policies, monitor progress, and evaluate results. World Development Indicators allows users to monitor progress toward the Millennium Development Goals. These goals, agreed to by all member states of the United Nations, establish specific, measurable targets for development in the early 21st century. In addition to the most recent data presented in the print edition, complete time-series data from 1960 onwards are available in the CD-ROM and online versions of World Development Indicators. About the Data: Almost all the data reported in this site are derived, either directly or indirectly, from official statistical systems organized and financed by national governments. The World Bank, in collaboration with many other agencies is actively involved in improving both the coverage of and effectiveness of these systems.« less