World Development Indicators 2010 Package Set

by World Bank

• ISBN13: 9780821382653
• ISBN10: 0821382659
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-23
• Publisher: World Bank

Summary

Looking for accurate, up-to-date data on development issues? World Development Indicators is the World Bank's premier annual compilation of data about development. This indispensable statistical reference allows you to consult over 800 indicators for more than 150 economies and 14 country groups in more than 90 tables. It provides a current overview of the most recent data available as well as important regional data and income group analysis in six thematic sections: World View, People, Environment, Economy, States and Markets, and Global Links. 'World Development Indicators 2010' presents the most current and accurate development data on both a national level and aggregated globally. It allows you to monitor the progress made toward meeting the Millennium Development Goals endorsed by the United Nations and its member countries, the World Bank, and a host of partner organizations. These goals, which focus on development and the elimination of poverty, serve as the agenda for international development efforts. The 'World Development Indicators CD-ROM' included in this package set contains time series data for more than 200 economies from 1960-2008, single-year observations, and spreadsheets on many topics. It contains more than 1,000 country tables and the text from the 'World Development Indicators 2010' print edition. The Windows based format permits users to search for and retrieve data in spreadsheet form, create maps and charts, and fully download them into other popular software programs for study or presentation purposes.*The CD-ROM system requires Windows XP or later, 1 GB of available hard disk space, 1 GB of RAM, and 32 MB of video memory. 64 K color video display recommended. Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher and sound card optional.