The International Year Book and Statesmen’s Who’s Who is an invaluable reference source for anyone interested in international affairs or international business. Established as an authoritative reference source on people, organisations and countries worldwide for over 60 years –
and used by governments, MPs, embassies, and IGOs – The International Year Book and Statesmen’s Who’s Who is the only directory that includes international organisations, states of the world, and extensive biographies in one volume.
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International Organisations: covers the main international and national organisations. It features detailed entries on the UN, its specialised and affiliated agencies, the EU and major inter-governmental organisations. The International Year Book and Statesmen's Who's Who also includes overviews of a further 500 international and national organisations, from political and humanitarian groups, through environment and agriculture to international trade, law and human rights.
The States of the World: this section provides information on over 380 countries, provinces, state dependencies and territories – their cabinet members, political and economic structure and news, demographics, industries, transport, media, health, education and legal systems, environment, religions and public holidays. Also included are individual entries for each of the US states, Canadian provinces, Indian states, Australian states and territories, South African provinces, and German federal states. The States of the World section features contact details for government ministries, embassies, courts, central banks, utilities, and transport and media organisations, and offers over 10,000 useful internet addresses. State flags are included in full colour.
Biographies: Features over 2,270 biographies from every country of the world, including politicians, heads of state, prime ministers, cabinet members, state governors, diplomats, and senior figures from international organisations, central banks and the legal profession.
Researched and compiled by Jennifer Dilworth, Editorial Manager, Megan Stuart-Jones, Assistant Editor.
