Globalization Knowledge Base (1)

• General Information (1)
  
  
• Websites (1)
  
  
• Associations and Organizations (2)
  
  
• Trade Directories and Hubs (2)
  
  
• Newsletters, Ezines, Various Publications (2)
  
  
• US Government (3)
  
  
• Articles (4)

General Information

• UNDP
  
  UNDP Human Development Report
  
  
• Factbook on Intelligence
  
  Factbook
  
  
• Internet Statistics
  
  Internet World Statistics
  
  

Websites

• Commonsense advisory
  
  What I say about "Common Sense Advisory": "Simply Excellent!"
  
  What they say about themselves:
  
  "Common Sense Advisory is an independent research firm that analyzes the best practices, services, and technology requirements to do business internationally. We focus on the processes commonly referred to as translation and localization, adaptations that affect internal and external corporate operations such as document and content management, transaction and commerce systems, and logistics."
  
  "...Common Sense Advisory helps both buyers and suppliers learn about and understand how to succeed in international markets."
  
  The editors, Don DePalma and Renato Beninatto also publish the "Global Watchtower" blog
  
  Common Sense Advisory
  
  
• GALA
  
  GALA
  
  
• Globalization.com
  
  Globalization.com
  
  
• Elect Online
  
  Elect Online
  
  
• Localization Industry Standards Association (LISA)
  
  Globalization Insider
  
  Localization Industry Standards Association (LISA)
  
  A beautiful definition of "Business Globalization": "Globalization is the process by which an organization builds strategies and competencies that operate seamlessly across national boundaries."
  
  If you really want an education on "GILT" i.e. Globalization, Localization, Internationalization and Translation, and have the time for it, this is THE site!
  
  
• LocalizationWorks
  
  LocalizationWorks
  
  
• Chief Marketer
  
  Chief Marketer
  
  
• Kwintessential
  
  Essential site for crosscultural awareness
  
  Kwintessential
  
  also
  
  
• Intercultural forum by the same Kwintessential
  
  
• SDL, specially their Website localization white paper
  
  SDL White Paper: Website Localization
  
  
• The Boston Consulting Group Globalization Expertise
  
  The Boston Consulting Group Globalization Expertise
  
  
• Business without borders
  
  Business without borders
  
  
• Import Export Business Help Center
  
  What I say: "A comprehensive resource site"
  
  Here is what they say about themselves:
  
  "There are over 873 import export business marketing tools you can access through our import export business help center web site so take your time to explore.
  
  The import export business solutions you will find here can help you make direct contact with new international sales prospects for your products or services. In addition to import export business sales leads, you will also find professional training courses to help you learn how to start an import export business.
  
  Many import export business marketing materials are FREE and you are encouraged to take advantage of them. You should mark this site as a favorite and visit often as new international sales and marketing tools are constantly being added."
  
  and "...Over 150,000 highly qualified Importers in 150 countries who are anxious to buy your products are available from our extensive resource library." (Ron Coble)
  
  Import Export Business Help Center
  
  
• Business Strategies
  
  Business Strategies

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A.M.Sall,
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