http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/ldc2009_en.pdf

Focuses on 49 countries designated by the United Nations as the least developed. Reports that the global economic crisis is so severe in its impact on the LDCs that it requires a rethinking of the development paradigm. Includes sections on agricultural and industrial policy. From the UN Conference on Trade and Development.

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/1_0.pdf

Argues that the upsurge of Somali piracy has dire implications for political stability and economic development in Somalia and threatens global trade. Offers practical strategies to mitigate the rising costs of Somali piracy and strengthen chance for lasting peace. From the United States Institute of Peace.

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/display.cfm?pubID=928

Describes how the U.S. can aid the development of the South African army and enhance its role in promoting peace and stability in Africa. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College.

http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACN044.pdf

Reports on progress in controlling diseases in children under age five in developing countries from 1985, when 1 in 10 children did not live to see their fifth birthday, to 2006. Claims that more than 7 million lives are being saved annually by immunizations, nutrition programs, and control of diarrheal diseases. From the Agency for International Development.

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09570.pdf

Assesses whether local and regional procurement of food for food assistance programs reduces costs and speeds delivery. Improvements were found in programs of assistance for Sub-Saharan Africa but not for Latin America. From the Government Accountability Office

http://daccessdds.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/N09/325/25/PDF/N0932525.pdf?OpenElement

Describes how the worldwide economic downturn has affected African countries and the problem of inflation experienced by several countries. From the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

https://www.hsdl.org/?collection/cluster&id=1098

Features a variety of resources on the issue of sea piracy including agencies and organizations with related resources, maps, databases, reports and publications. From the Homeland Security Digital Library. For William and Mary community and other members.

http://merln.ndu.edu/index.cfm?secID=263&pageID=35&type=section

A collection of public and private resources related to the issue of piracy in the Indian Ocean. From the National Defense University.

http://www.un.org/durbanreview2009/pdf/Durban_Review_outcome_document_En.pdf

Text of final document from the controversial Durban Review Conference of the United Nations which reviewed and recommended further initiatives to eliminate all manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance. From the United Nations.

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R40528.pdf

Covers who the pirates are, their motives, tactics and demands. Also covers the impact of piracy on commercial shipping, humanitarian aid, and regional conflicts. Finally it considers possible policy responses by the U.S. Congress and the international community. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

http://library.usip.org/articles/1012138.1072/1.PDF

Summarizes issues discussed at a workshop including technical challenges election organizers will face in Darfur, how to implement national election law in Darfur, and whether an election in Darfur might contribute to minority inclusion and political accommodation in Sudanese politics. From the United States Institute of Peace.