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Birmingham Urban Case Study
Links from The Internet Geographer for a case study of Birmingham.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.internetgeographer.co.uk/pages/birmingham.html
 		 
Bombay (Mumbai) Urban Case Study
Links from The Internet Geographer for a case study of Bombay (Mumbai), India.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.internetgeographer.co.uk/pages/bombay.html
 		 
Glasgow Urban Case Study
Links from The Internet Geographer for a case study of Glasgow.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.internetgeographer.co.uk/pages/glasgow.html
 		 
Human Development Report 2004
Report on levels of development worldwide from United Nations. Statistics upto 2002.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://hdr.undp.org/reports/global/2004/
 		 
Index of Deprivation 2000 Dataset - District level dataset
MS Excel spreadsheet of the dataset from Index of Deprivation in England (UK Government data) at district (local authority) level (106kb) covering multiple deprivation in all urban and rural areas.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_urbanpolicy/documents/downloadable/odpm_urbpol_608103.xls
 		 
Indices of Deprivation 2000
The Indices of Deprivation 2000 are measures of deprivation for every ward and local authority area in England. Links to a summary report and datasets on all urban and rural areas.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_urbanpolicy/documents/page/odpm_urbpol_608140.hcsp
 		 
Indices of Deprivation 2000 Dataset - Ward Level
The complete dataset from Index of Deprivation in England (UK Government data) at ward (local) level in MS Excel file (note file size: 12,838Mb). All urban and rural areas covered for multiple deprivation. Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_urbanpolicy/documents/downloadable/odpm_urbpol_608100.xls
 		 
Indices of Deprivation 2000: UK
Access to data from Department of Environment, Transport & Regions (detr). Details of how urban deprivation has been measured. Statistics are also available for download - at district or ward level. Complex data, mainly useful at A2 level.Key Stage 5
http://www.regeneration.detr.gov.uk/rs/03100/index.htm
 		 
People & Planet
peopleandplanet.net provides information on the issues of population, poverty, health, consumption and the environment. It is published by Planet 21, an independent non-profit company and a registered British charity recognised by the United Nations. Excellent series of articles on global environmental issues from an environmentalists viewpointKey Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://www.peopleandplanet.net/
 		 
Population Projection for Japan:2001-2050
Future population projections for Japan from the Japanese governmentKey Stage 4 & 5
http://www.ipss.go.jp/English/ppfj02/top.html
 		 
Regenerating London Docklands
Regeneration Research Summary (DETR Report No.16, 1998) - main findings and conclusions of the final evaluation of the London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC). UK Government report.Key Stage
http://www.urban.odpm.gov.uk/research/summaries/01698/index.htm
 		 
Sustainable Development Issues
Educational material from UNESCO. Interdisciplinary units on a variety of themes. For geographers, those on agriculture, tourism, development, population, women and communities are probably the most informative.Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://www4.gu.edu.au/ext/unesco/theme_c/uncofrm_c.htm
 		 
The Condition of London Docklands in 1981
UK Government Report Regeneration Research Summary No. 12,1997. Outlines conditions prior to work of London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC) starting redevelopment.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.urban.odpm.gov.uk/research/summaries/01297.htm
 		 
The State of World Population 1996
Changing Places: Population, Development and the Urban Future
A detailed commentary on world population, particularly on the future for cities and the growth of urban population. Chapters on conditions in cities and improvements. Statistics on city populations and an excellent chapter on causes of urban population growth. A United Nations report.		Key Stage 5
http://www.unfpa.org/swp/1996/SWP96MN.HTM
 		 
The World at Six Billion
United Nations Population Division report on the size of the worldKey Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/sixbillion/sixbillion.htm
 		 
Urban Regeneration Research Summaries
Reports from Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (detr) of UK government. Detailed information for A2 level students.Key Stage 5
http://www.urban.odpm.gov.uk/research/summaries/index.htm
 		 
World Bank Development Data
On-line database for statistics and figures on development data for 54 indicators for 208 countries and 18 groups, spanning 5 years (1997 to 2001). You can choose several ways of displaying the data: index, percentage change, and graphs, and can export the result in standard formats. Definitions and sources are also available. Key Stage 4 & 5
http://devdata.worldbank.org/data-query/
 		 
World Bank On-line Databases
The World Bank offers multiple databases online, some free of charge and some on an annual subscription basis. Free access to Data Query offers a 5-year, 54-indicators segment of the World Development Indicators (WDI) database.

The data can be accessed from http://devdata.worldbank.org/data-query/.

Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.worldbank.org/data/onlinedatabases/onlinedatabases.html
 		 
World Population Trends - Highlights (2000 Revision)
Data and reports from United Nations Population Division giving information on latest population trends. Detailed annex tables are at http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/wpp2000/annex-tables.pdfKey Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/wpp2000/highlights.pdf
 		 
World Population Trends - Highlights (2002 Revision)
Data and reports from United Nations Population Division giving information on latest population trends. Detailed annex tables are at http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/wpp2002/wpp2002annextables.PDFKey Stage 4 & 5
http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/wpp2002/WPP2002-HIGHLIGHTSrev1.PDF
 		 
World Urbanization Prospects
United nations report on world urbanisation in 2001. Trends in rates in global regions and major city populations.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/wup2001/wup2001dh.pdf
 		 
See how the UK
Useful simple animated graphic that shows the total population, its division between males and females, and age structure for under 20s and over 65s between 1901 and 2051Key Stage 3 & 4
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4045261.stm
 		 
A Century of British Industry
In depth reports from BBC News. Articles on car manufacturing, steel production, shipbuilding and coal mining. Some on-line video links too (requiring Real Player).Key Stage 3 & 4
http://newssearch.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/business/newsid_551000/551541.stm
 		 
A New Approach to the Third World Debt Crisis
Article by Kevin Danaher on Global Exchange website in which he argues for a new approach to solving the Third World debt problem. He does not agree with cancelling the debts, nor with the economic part played by major banks, IMF or World Bank, in trying to address the debt. He argues for a need for investment in smaller scale projects, in a debt for democracy swap.Key Stage 5
http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/alternatives/debtCrisis.html
 		 
A Silent War
The devastating impact of debt on the poor - an introductory report from Jubilee 2000 of the New Economics Foundation - a research and think tank aiming to address the economic debt of developing countries. Contains a mixture of fact and opinion on causes and impact of debt in LEDCs. Links to related reports on debt.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.jubileeplus.org/analysis/reports/beginners_guide/silent.htm
 		 
Best Cities in Asia
Survey of 40 Asian cities for quality of life in 2000. Brief description of indicators used and reasoning behind their use.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.asiaweek.com/asiaweek/features/asiacities2000/cities.intro.html
 		 
Born abroad - an immigration map of the UK
Interactive map of migration into UK showing cities where people born outside of the British Isles live (note that the map and tables of data do not include the largets group of people born outside UK - those from Republic of Ireland)Key Stage 4 & 5
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/uk/05/born_abroad/html/overview.stm
 		 
Cars: Still Motoring
BBC News Archive: The British car industry has come a long way since the days of Morris and Nuffield, as the BBCKey Stage 4 & 5
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/business/newsid_551000/551543.stm
 		 
Change the world with your shopping trolley
Newspaper article on the value of fair trade products - particularly coffee, tea, bananas and cocoa - and economic benefits for producers in LEDCs. Guardian Unlimited Money Saturday June 23, 2001.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://money.guardian.co.uk/ethicalmoney/story/0,1356,572272,00.html
 		 
China - Three Gorges Dam
CNN in depth report on the consruction of the Three Gorges Dam, across the Yangtze River, China - for flood control, navigation, water supply and HEP.Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/1999/china.50/asian.superpower/three.gorges/
 		 
China begins building worlds largest dam
Report from CNN (November 8, 1997) on the building of the Three Gorges Dam, across the Yangtze in Hubei province, Chinas most ambitious construction project, and one of the most controversial in the world.Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://www.cnn.com/EARTH/9711/08/china.3gorges/index.html
 		 
Cities Alliance - Cities without Slums
An international organisation with association with the World Bank and the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (UN-Habitat) that supports projects aimed at improving conditions for the poorest people living in urban areas.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.citiesalliance.org/citiesalliancehomepage.nsf
 		 
City Population
Statistics and maps about the population of the major agglomerations of the world. For many countries, information about the population of their administrative areas and the principal cities is provided.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.citypopulation.de/
 		 
Cocoa: Life in the balance
A report from the charity FairTrade on where the money goes and the economics of the production of chocolate.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/fc-aut01a.htm#features
 		 
Department for International Development
The website for DFID, the UK Government department working to promote sustainable development and eliminate world poverty. Includes press releases and statistics on development iaaues.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/
 		 
Docklands Information
Website from Latymer Upper School Geography Department on the London Docklands development. Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.latymer-upper.org/geog/sixth/docklands.htm
 		 
Docklands News
Publication from Dockmedia including news of developments in London Docklands.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.dockmedia.co.uk/news.php
 		 
Fact Sheet Aid
A clear introduction to the tyeps of development aid - multilateral, bilateral and non-government charities. Produced by UK cahrity CAFOD, a Catholic relief and development organisation.Key Stage 3 & 4
http://www.cafod.org.uk/hivaids/aidfs.shtml
 		 
Four World Cities
This study explores the international service industries at the core of the world city economies of London, Paris, New York, and Tokyo and draws conclusions on their trends and prospects. The focus of the study is London. From UK governement detr.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.urban.odpm.gov.uk/research/summaries/00796.htm
 		 
Global Economic Prospects and Developing Countries 2002
Report from World Bank that reviews the global economic environment and its implications for the developing countries over the next decade. Focuses on the role of trade and development.Key Stage 5
http://worldbank.org/prospects/gep2002/
 		 
Global migration reaches record high
BBC report of 2 November, 2000 with details from International Organisation for Migration (IOM). Gives overview of recent international migration.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/europe/newsid_1003000/1003324.stm
 		 
How the Derelict Docks Became Desirable Docks
Information page and many useful links for students. Provided by London Docklands OnLine.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.london-docklands.co.uk/tours/linksindex.htm
 		 
Impact of Urban development Corporations
Report on 3 small development areas in Leeds, Bristol and Central Manchester. UK Government report Regeneration Research Summary No. 18, 1998.Key Stage
http://www.urban.odpm.gov.uk/research/summaries/01898.htm
 		 
Indices of Deprivation 2000 - Summary
Deprivation for every ward and local authority area in England covering income, employment, health, education, housing and geographical access to services. Summarises details of the indicators, the methodology, the presentation of results and interpretation, and a comparison with 1998.Key Stage 5
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_urbanpolicy/documents/page/odpm_urbpol_608104.pdf
 		 
International Migration 2002
United Nations data on all countries and global regions for total population, numbers of migrants and refugees nationally and a brief statement of government attitude towards migration levels. A good data set for anaylsis of global or international migration rates. Excel spreadsheet (153kb).Key Stage 5
http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/ittmig2002/WEB_migration_wallchart.xls
 		 
LDDC History Pages
Background information, history of development and links related to the London Docklands redevelopment. Good quality information but not immediately obvious where you are on the site, or its links.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.lddc-history.org.uk/
 		 
London Docklands OnLine
A web site mainly focusing on property in the Docklands. There are web tours of parts of the area at http://www.london-docklands.co.uk/tours/toursindex.htm and a student information page with many useful links at http://www.london-docklands.co.uk/tours/linksindex.htm.Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://www.london-docklands.co.uk/
 		 
Map Machine Atlas
Online atlas from National Geographic.Key Stage 3 & 4
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/maps/atlas/index.html
 		 
Measuring Multiple Deprivation at the Small Area Level: The Indices of Deprivation 2000
Summary of key findings on the pattern of multiple deprivation throughout England in both urban and rural areas. UK Government report Regeneration Research Summary Number 31, 2000 (pdf file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).Key Stage 4 & 5
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Mexican exodus
BBC report of 15 February, 2001 giving examples of the reasons for migration from Mexico to USA and its impact on local communities, both positive and negative.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/americas/newsid_1171000/1171718.stm
 		 
Neighbourhood renewal in Cape Town’s inner city: Is it gentrification?
The process of urban renewal, which has occurred in the inner-city neighbourhoods of Cape Town, is examined in this research to ascertain whether this process can be classified as gentrification. Journal of Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences, Vol 28, 2000Key Stage 5
http://www.up.ac.za/academic/acadorgs/saafecs/vol28/kotze.pdf
 		 
Office of Deputy Prime Minister - Housing
UK Government department website on issues relating to housing. Research and Statistics sections most useful.Key Stage 5
http://www.housing.odpm.gov.uk/
 		 
Operations Evaluation Department
Independent reports evaluating the progress of World Bank development projects.Key Stage 5
http://www.worldbank.org/oed/
 		 
Population ageing in developing societies: How urgent are the issues?
Review of the population trends in LEDCs - particularly looking at the ageing population and its implications.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.fao.org/sd/2001/PE0403a_en.htm
 		 
Population Reference Bureau
U.S. organisation that provides information on U.S. and international population trends and their implications. Has useful reports and data.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.prb.org/
 		 
Replacement Migration: Is it A Solution to Declining and Ageing Populations?
Report from United Nations Population Division. The report is listed in sections towards the lower part of the page, and is in sections. There is not a link to download the complete report. Link to press release giving brief overview.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/migration/migration.htm
 		 
Riceweb
Everything you want to know about one of the worldKey Stage 3 & 4
http://www.riceweb.org/
 		 
Self Help development International
Self Help is the Irish-based development agency, involved in the implementation of long-term development projects in Africa; operating in Ethiopia, Malawi, Eritrea, Kenya and Uganda. Useful details of projects in the Projects section and Library section.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.selfhelpintl.ie/selfhelp/Main/Home.htm
 		 
Structural Adjustment - a Major Cause of Poverty
Anup Shah (2003). An article from Global Issues on the causes of poverty that is critical of the actions of the IMF and World Bank and considers these international organisations to be adding to the dependency of LEDCs on MEDCs. A good article summarising one point of view.Key Stage 5
http://www.globalissues.org/TradeRelated/SAP.asp
 		 
The Ageing Population - in-depth
In depth reports from BBC on the ageing piopulation of Britain and its impacts.Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/uk/2004/ageing/default.stm
 		 
The HIPC Initiative: Delivering Debt Relief to Poor Countries
Axel van Trotsenburg and Alan MacArthur (1999). A summary of the World Bank and IMF Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative. It was endorsed by some 180 governments represented at the Bank and the IMF as a sound and effective instrument to provide poor countries a way out of the debt trap.Key Stage 5
http://www.worldbank.org/hipc/related-papers/hipc-initiative-feb99.pdf
 		 
The Index of Multiple Deprivation: The Methodology
Report on the method of measuring multiple deprivation throughout England for UK Government report.Key Stage 5
http://www.urban.odpm.gov.uk/research/id2000/wpapers/pdf/methpap.pdf
 		 
The Third World Debt Crisis
A clear introduction to the issues related to international debt affecting LEDCs. From New Internationalsit magazine. Has some quick check questions to help check your understanding.Key Stage 3 & 4
http://www2.gol.com/users/bobkeim/money/debt.html
 		 
The Yangtze Dam: Feat or Folly?
By Steven Mufson, Washington Post Foreign Service, November 9, 1997. Report on the plans and construction of the hydroelectric power priject on the Yangtze Rive at Three Gorges, China.Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/inatl/longterm/yangtze/yangtze.htm
 		 
Top 200 - The Rise of Corporate Global Power
By Sarah Anderson and John Cavanagh of the Institute for Policy Studies (2000). A report on the economic and political power of the world’s top 200 corporations.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.ips-dc.org/downloads/Top_200.pdf
 		 
Trade - a way out of poverty?
Good introduction to world trade balances and the impacts on more economically developed and less economically developed countries. Als has clear diagrams showing who gets what from the sale of bananas, coffee and chocolate. From World Vision (a Christian humanitarian organization). Adobe Acrobat Reader required to read file.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.worldvision.com.au/downloads/trade.pdf
 		 
Urban Policy Unit of Office of Deputy Prime Minister
UK Government web site for urban issues. Environmental regeneration, Research and Regeneration links are most useful.Key Stage 5
http://www.urban.odpm.gov.uk/
 		 
Urban Regeneration
Special BBC News report on regeneration issues in UK.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_politics/newsid_1026000/1026542.stm
 		 
What is human development?
Outline of features of human development from United Nations Development Program (UNDP).Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://hdr.undp.org/hd/default.cfm
 		 
World Economic and Social Survey
The World Economic and Social Survey is the United Nations' annual analysis of current developments in the world economy. It contains the forecast of short-term global and regional economic trends. It reviews major developments in international trade and it discusses the net transfer of financial resources of developing countries. The Survey includes statistical tables which give data on economic, international trade and finance.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.un.org/esa/policy/wess/
 		 
World Population Futures
Article from the Population Reference Bureau on contrasting world population projections. By Brian OKey Stage 5
http://www.prb.org/Content/NavigationMenu/PRB/AboutPRB/Population_Bulletin2/World_Population_Futures.htm
 		 
World Tourism
Facts and figures on global tourism from the World Tourism Organsation. More detailed statsitics database available on registering (use the Statistics link under the Services menu to register).Key Stage 3 & 4
http://www.world-tourism.org/frameset/frame_market_data.htm
 		 
World Tourism Organisation - Latest Annual report
Tourism Highlights report from the World Tourism Organisation. Data at the national and international scale for global tourism pattern in year 2000. Although titles Toursim Highlights 2001, the report is in fact about the data for 2000.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.world-tourism.org/market_research/data/pdf/HighlightsUpdatedEngl..pdf
 		 
215 World Cities Quality of Life
Brief report on 215 major world cities and the quality of life within them. Report from US human resource consultant firm William M. Mercer Key Stage 5
http://www.wmmercer.com/usa/english/resource/resource_news_topic_022601.htm
 		 
Alfred Weber - Theory of Industrial Location
Brief notes and graphs to illustrate theory of industrial location developed by Alfred Weber.Key Stage 5
http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/weber.htm
 		 
British Tourist Authority
Tourist attractions & images of Britain; searchable database of attractions.Key Stage 2, 3 & 4
http://www.visitbritain.com/frameset.htm
 		 
Burning issue for coffee growers
Impact of falling international trade price for coffee. Guardian newspaper special report: globalisation - Charlotte Denny and Alex Bellos; Tuesday May 15, 2001; The Guardian Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.guardian.co.uk/globalisation/story/0,7369,491128,00.html
 		 
Debt -- Undermining Development
The views of Anup Shah, an independent author of issues relating to global development issues. A number of articles considering the debt problems of LEDCs and the cause of them.Key Stage 5
http://www.globalissues.org/TradeRelated/Debt.asp
 		 
Docklands Light Railway
Website of the Doclands Light Railway company. Has details of the light railway and docklands history.Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://www.dlr.co.uk/
 		 
Environmental Impacts of Tourism in St. Lucia
An Assessment of the Environmental Impacts of Tourism in St. Lucia - By Louise Dixey UK Centre for Economic and Environmental Development (UK CEED). Useful summary using research from 1996.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.worldbank.org/html/lac/cgced/aeitlu.htm
 		 
Excite Travel
Information on 5000 destinations, many with education and information resources; more directed towards travel & tourism. From search engine Excite.Key Stage 3 & 4
http://city.net
 		 
FIVAS Report: Power Conflicts
Norweigan hosted site (in English) outlining project and environmental concerns. Brief outline of Narmada Valley Development Project and on 2 major dams included (Narmada Sagar and Sardar Sarovar).Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://www.solidaritetshuset.org/fivas/pub/power_c/k5.htm
 		 
Globalisation: What on Earth is it about?
BBC e-cyclopedia article on globalisation.Key Stage 3 & 4
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/special_report/1999/02/99/e-cyclopedia/newsid_711000/711906.stm
 		 
Ground Zero in Urban Decline
Article from Reason magazine on inner-city decline in the Over-the-Rhine district in Cincinnati, Ohio. It gives an overview of some reinvestment and redevelopment projects, and comments on their success.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://reason.com/0111/fe.ss.ground.shtml
 		 
Location of Industry
Outline of industrial location theory developed by Alfred Weber.Key Stage 5
http://www.tesag.jcu.edu.au/subjects/ge1300/lectures/lect15.htm
 		 
London City Airport
Useful background information on London City Airport - complements the Airports main site at http://www.londoncityairport.com. Considers the role of the airport in the regeneration of Docklands.Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://www.lcacc.org/
 		 
Making the difference: a new start for England
Government task force report on addressing problems in UK coalfields folowing decline in coal mining and unemployment.Key Stage 5
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_urbanpolicy/documents/page/odpm_urbpol_607989.hcsp
 		 
Malthus on Population
Summary of the ideas of Thomas Malthus on limits to poulation growth.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.backgroundbriefing.com/poplmlth.html
 		 
Malthus: More Relevant Than Ever
Essay by W.R. Catton providing thoughts on how the ideas of Malthus could be updated and refuting some criticism of the original work by Malthus.Key Stage 5
http://www.npg.org/forum_series/catton_malthus.htm
 		 
Mapping Local Authority Estates using the Index of Local Conditions
UK government DETR Report No 65, 1997. A report that summarises the main findings from research carried out to identify and map "deprived" local authority housing estates in England. Based on data from 1991 census.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.housing.odpm.gov.uk/hrs/hrs065.htm
 		 
Ministry of Agriculture Fish & Food
UK government information, statistics, research contacts & press releases on farming, environment, fisheries & food.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.maff.gov.uk/
 		 
Narmada Control Authority
For background, use the link 'Narmada Basin' for general information; 'Narmada Basin Development' gives statistical details; links on projects in the scheme give useful details and photos. Other pages give technical and government details.Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://nca.nic.in/index.html
 		 
National Population Policies 2001
United Nations database of population policies. Requires installation. For Windows OS. National Population Policies 2001 contains data on the population policies and policy perceptions of 193 countries around the dates 1976, 1986, 1996 and 2001. The policy topics covered include population growth, mortality, fertility, internal migration and spatial distribution, immigration and emigration. Also included is information on related demographic and socio-economic indicators. (8.6Mb download)Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/npp2001/NPPdownload.htm
 		 
North-South migration
BBC report of 24 August, 2000 on research suggesting most increase in housing demand in south east England is from out of London, not from other regions of the UK.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_894000/894484.stm
 		 
Nyiragongo, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Summary of characteristics of Nyiragongo volcano. Also some images and photos.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/volc_images/africa/nyiragongo.html
 		 
One World
Multimedia collection of data on sustainable development and human rights in the world from a community of over 120 Websites. Useful links from site. OneWorld Online is the Internet arm of the charity One World Broadcasting Trust.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.oneworld.org/
 		 
Our towns and cities: the future - full report
UK government report setting out plans for future development of cities.Key Stage 5
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_urbanpolicy/documents/page/odpm_urbpol_608358-03.hcsp#P187_19579
 		 
Spirit trap: The Mekong
From OneWorld International, non-profit international organisation. Impact of development of fishing and dams on the River Mekong and islands of Laos, Asia.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.oneworld.org/ni/issue273/delta.htm#spirit
 		 
St.-Henri: Exploring Montreal
Report on the metropolitan Montreal inner city district of Saint Henri. Includes the historical significance of this area, how it once prospered in economic success and its decline. Refers to the gentrification of metropolitan Montreal; deindustrialization; economic restructuring; education levels; and data from the 1991 Canadian Census. Key Stage 5
http://members.tripod.com/~pbarsa_96/human2.html
 		 
Suburban Sprawl, Urban Decline, And Smart Growth
Notes on presentation by Anthony Downs to Baltimore, Maryland National Association of Homebuilders on the relationships between suburban sprawl, urban decline, and smart growth.Key Stage 5
http://www.anthonydowns.com/MDHomebuilders.PDF
 		 
The Determinants of Migration Flows in England
UK Government Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions: HOUSING RESEARCH SUMMARY Report No.85, 1998.Key Stage 5
http://www.housing.odpm.gov.uk/hrs/hrs085.htm
 		 
The Graying of Latin America
Brief report on population trend in Latin America - focusing on the ageing populaiton following previous rapid population growth and recent decline in birth rate.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.prb.org/Template.cfm?Section=PRB&template=/Content/ContentGroups/Articles/03/The_Graying_of_Latin_America.htm
 		 
The International Society of Malthus
The original essay by Thomas Malthus on the principle of population (1798) and papers giving viewpoints on the background thinking and on his relevance today. Other links on human population through history. Pro-Malthusian stance.Key Stage 5
http://www.igc.org/desip/malthus/
 		 
The State of English Cities
Report for UK government DETR department from 2000 by Brian Robson, University of Manchester, Michael Parkinson, Liverpool John Moores University, Martin Boddy, University of Bristol, Duncan Maclennan, University of GlasgowKey Stage 5
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_urbanpolicy/documents/page/odpm_urbpol_608372.pdf
 		 
Topics in Development
Reports, policies and projects on development issues from the World Bank.Key Stage 5
http://www.worldbank.org/html/extdr/thematic.htm
 		 
UN Population Division
Home page of United Nations Population DivisionKey Stage 4 & 5
http://www.un.org/esa/population/unpop.htm
 		 
Understanding the Narmada Controvesy
By Dinkar Shukla (from the Press Information Bureau, Government of India). History of the decision & debate concerning the Narmada River Project.Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://pib.nic.in/feature/fe1099/f1510991.html
 		 
Urban Sprawl: Utah’s Bogeyman of the 1990s
Brief review of the problems created by urban sprawl in Utah, USA.Key Stage 5
http://www.sutherlandinstitute.org/Publications/ToThePoint/1998/052698.htm
 		 
Urban Treasures or Urban Nightmares?
Article on the role of preservation programs in cities in USA, with reference to New Orleans.Key Stage 5
http://crm.cr.nps.gov/archive/19-6/19-6-14.pdf
 		 
Amazon Interactive
An on-line simulation about making decisions to run an ecotourist development in the Ecuadorian rainforest.Key Stage 3
http://www.eduweb.com/amazon.html
 		 
Cambridgeshire 1997 Local Election Results
Maps which show a clear geographical pattern to the results of an election (these for Cambridgeshire County Council).Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.camcnty.gov.uk/elec97/cntymap.htm
 		 
History Of West India Quay - Museum in London Docklands
The London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC), is supporting the use of 110,000 sq.ft of Warehouse No.1 at West India Quay, as a home for the Museum in a £3.5 million conversion. Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://www.shadows.org/eventspc.html
 		 
London Docklands On-Line Guide
On-line magazine with visitor and tourist information. Brief descriptions of several areas and photos.Key Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://www.tellmeabout.co.uk/docklands/visiting/index.html
 		 
Third World Traveler
Rather biased American site on policies of TNCs & finance institutions. Of most use for political discussion.Key Stage 5
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Transnational_corps/TNCs_ThirdWorld.htm
 		 
Virtual Tourist
Travel information & chat/discussion areas. Focus on travel but with useful links to encyclopaedic information on countries. Links to other sites classified by country and category. Additional sites for members.Key Stage 3 & 4
http://www.vtourist.com/vt/
 		 
Agscan 2000
Agriculture business tools, crops grain prices, machinery. Agnet the UK agriculture business tool; Agscan 2000 the search index for UK agriculture.Key Stage 3 & 4
http://www.masterweb.co.uk/agscan.htm
 		 
FPD Savills
International property consultants website contains some references to agricultural land prices.Key Stage 5
http://www.fpdsavills.co.uk
 		 
Tourism Concern
Web site of charity Tourism Concern aiming to support fair and ethical tourism. Some educational resources available for purchase, but having seen none of them, we cannot ascertain their worth. Little other information of use in education.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.tourismconcern.org.uk
 		 
UK Public Transport Information
Limited information on public transport (e.g. some listings of public transport & links to timetables), targeted at travel. PTI covers all public transport within the UK, and to Europe. Interactive maps show links you needed. Produced by FWT.Key Stage 2, 3 & 4
http://www.pti.org.uk
 		 
Human Development Report - Data
Each year the Human Development Report (HDR) presents a wealth of statistical information on different aspects of human development. All these data are available for download here in several different ways: Get data by country, indicator or table. You may access the 33 indicator tables in the HDR 2004, in either Excel or PDF format, and view them on-screen or download for future reference.
Data by country
Data by indicator (Alphabetically)
Data by tables (As they appear in the report)
Build your own table
Human development in animation. Explore these data with animated charts highlighting important trends in development. 		Key Stage 4 & 5
http://hdr.undp.org/statistics/data/
 		 
Population in 1999 and 2000: All Countries
Statistics from United Nations Population Division (Adobe Acrobat Reader required to view file)Key Stage
http://www.undp.org/popin/wdtrends/pop1999-00.pdf
 		 
State of World Population 2002
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report on population, poverty and future projections. Includes chapters on poverty and economics, women, health, AIDS/HIV, education and development.Key Stage 4 & 5
http://www.unfpa.org/swp/swpmain.htm
 		 
The Brandt Report: Summary
A summary of the international report on development (The Brandt Report) from "LetKey Stage 3, 4 & 5
http://www.stwr.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7
 		 
The plight of the Ogoni people in Nigeria
The plight of the Ogoni people in Nigeria. Script of ‘The Drilling Fields’ video about Shell in Ogoniland is at http://www.oneworld.org/owbt/drillingvideo.htmKey Stage
http://www.gewm.co.za/ela/ogoni.fact.html
 		 
Analysis: Europe's car industry
BBC News analysis of Friday, 12 May, 2000 detailing car manufacture in Europe.Key Stage
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/business/newsid_746000/746306.stm
 		 
Automotive Empires
The world car industry is under pressure to consolidate, but it is already one of the most multinational industries. BBC News Online guides you through the main automotive groups and what they own.Key Stage
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/business/newsid_678000/678496.stm
 		 
GM to axe jobs worldwide
BBC News report of Tuesday, 12 December, 2000 giving details of reductions in car maufacturer General Motors operations internationally.Key Stage
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/business/newsid_1067000/1067513.stm
 		 
Human Population Growth
Biodiversity and Conservation: A Hypertext Book by Peter J. Bryant Chapter 16: HUMAN POPULATION GROWTH. From School of Biological Sciences, Computing Services, University of California, Irvine.Key Stage
http://darwin.bio.uci.edu/~sustain/bio65/lec16/b65lec16.htm
 		 
Rover's troubles: In depth
BBC report on the difficulties for UK car manufacturer, Rover. Tuesday, 12 December, 2000Key Stage
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/in_depth/business/2000/rover/default.stm
 		 
The Rover breakdown
BBC News report on the difficulties faced by car manufacturer, Rover - Tuesday, 2 May, 2000Key Stage
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/business/newsid_273000/273080.stm
 		 
Understanding unemployment
BBC report on the several ways to measure unemployment.Key Stage
http://news6.thdo.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/business/business_basics/newsid_92000/92830.stm
 		 
What's left of the UK car industry
BBC News report of Tuesday, 12 December, 2000 - overview of car manufacturing in UK.Key Stage
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/business/newsid_746000/746569.stm
 		 
World Population Estimates and Projections
Official latest report (population data for 1998) for population data from United Nations Population Division Department of Economic and Social Affairs.Key Stage
http://www.popin.org/pop1998/default.htm#contents