X576: Kelley International Perspectives Field Study: Eastern Europe
Service Project: Demining in Croatia
Geneva Interational Centre for Humanitarian Demining
The GICHD works for the elimination of anti-personnel mines and for the reduction of the humanitarian impact of other landmines and explosive remnants of war. The Centre is committed to the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence.
Mine Action Information Center
The Center for International Stabilization and Recovery's Mine Action Information Center (CISR/MAIC) at James Madison University is a public policy center which manages information and conducts training relevant to humanitarian mine clearance, victim assistance, mine risk reduction and other landmine-related issues. As an information clearinghouse, the CISR/MAIC maintains a variety of databases with contact information for organizations and individuals involved in mine action worldwide.
Croatia
Country Descriptions & Profiles
Online portal for Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development publications issued since 1998, including statistics.
Culture, Museums & Tourism
Croatia National Tourist Board
Official travel guide for Croatia providing directions for travel, accomodations, attractions, etc.
Finance, Trade & Commerce
BuyUSA.gov U.S. Commercial Services: Croatia
From the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration. U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) Provides information to U.S. businesses exporting goods and services, including trade agreements, market research, trade event lists, industry specific information.
Produced by the World Bank, this database provides information on business regulations and their enforcement in many countries. Countries are ranked according to ease of doing business. The Doing Business Indicators are comparable across 175 economies. These indicators include starting a business, dealing with licenses, employing workers, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, enforcing contracts, and others.
FITA, The Federation of International Trade Associations, website includes general information as well as information on market access, economic indicators, taxes, labor market, agriculture, media, and more.
Created by the Center for International Business Education and Research at Michigan State University, globalEDGE contains country specific news, statistics, history, economics, and government data.
Index of Economic Freedom: Croatia
A Web resource evaluating the following areas: Croatia's trade policy, fiscal burden of government, government intervention in the economy, monetary policy, capital flows and foreign investment, banking and finance, wages and prices, property rights, regulation, and black market.
News & Journals
Statistics & Government Resources
The official Web site of the Croatian National Bank includes information on currency rates, monetary policy, statistics and much more.
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia (Washington, DC)
Information about business and investment in Croatia. Also contains information about flora and fauna, education, travel and tourism, visas, immigration, history, geography, people and culture.
Republic of Croatia: Central Bureau of Statistics
Important social, economic and cultural statistics, as well as links to other useful sites.
Poland
Country Descriptions & Profiles
Online portal for Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development publications issued since 1998, including statistics.
Culture, Museums & Tourism
Polish National Tourist Office North America
Poland's official travel web site.
Finance, Trade & Commerce
BuyUSA.gov U.S. Commercial Services: Poland
From the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration. U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) Provides information to U.S. businesses exporting goods and services, including trade agreements, market research, trade event lists, industry specific information.
Produced by the World Bank, this database provides information on business regulations and their enforcement in many countries. Countries are ranked according to ease of doing business. The Doing Business Indicators are comparable across 175 economies. These indicators include starting a business, dealing with licenses, employing workers, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, enforcing contracts, and others.
Economist.com Country Briefings: Poland
A Web resource highlighting recent articles and a country profile. Includes forecast, factsheet, economic data, political structure and forces, economic structure and more.
FITA, The Federation of International Trade Associations, website includes general information as well as information on market access, economic indicators, taxes, labor market, agriculture, media, and more.
Created by the Center for International Business Education and Research at Michigan State University, globalEDGE contains country specific news, statistics, history, economics, and government data.
Index of Economic Freedom: Poland
A Web resource evaluating the following areas: Poland's trade policy, fiscal burden of government, government intervention in the economy, monetary policy, capital flows and foreign investment, banking and finance, wages and prices, property rights, regulation, and black market.
News & Journals
Statistics & Government Resources
Central Statistical Office of Poland
Important social, economic and cultural statistics, with links to other important sites.
Embassy of Poland (Washington, DC)
Based in Washington DC. Comprehensive information and links about the country.
The English version of the official Web site of the National Bank of Poland. Includes the following links: About the NBP, Legislation, Statistics, Banknotes and coins, Publications, Banks in Poland and more. Links to the Polish version.
Venice
Official website for English speaking visitors.
Videos about Venice and links to information on hotels, shopping, and travel.
