Publisher's Synopsis
This is an authoritative and accessible volume containing invaluable information essential for diplomats, politicians and all statesmen involved with international affairs. Concise but comprehensive, The International Year Book and Statesmen's Who's Whois an essential reference tool for embassies, diplomats, statesmen, politicians and all those interested in international affairs. It offers reliable information on every country in the world and includes profiles of territories, dependencies and federal states. In addition to offering background information on all states along with the latest available statistics and trends, The International Year Book and Statesmen's Who's Whoalso includes full contact details and list URLs to facilitate further research. The country profiles cross-reference to the biographical section which contains over 3,000 entries of figures of world-renown. ALSO ONLINE AVAILABLE In addition to the print edition there is an online edition as well, available either as a separate subscription, or as an upgrade subscription to the print edition. NEW AID TO RESEARCH This year, The International Year Book and Statesmen's Who's Whoincludes a new listings format within its International Organisations section. There is a brief overview of over 500 organisations world-wide. The listings are arranged alphabetically within specialities ranging from Agriculture to Government, Politics to Welfare and Human Rights. Full contact details, including website addresses, follow each organisation overview. As in previous editions, full profiles of the United Nations and its specialized and affiliated agencies are also published. These include the aims, structure, programs, funding, senior personnel and full contact details. Full and accurate information is also published on all significant inter-governmental organizations - from the African Union to the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries. BIOGRAPHIES Over 3,000 profiles will be published in the 2008 edition. The International Year Book and Statesmen's Who's Whois an invaluable resource for anyone interesting in finding out more details on the politicians and statespeople who shape our world. This is an invaluable resource for hard-to-find biographies with extensive international coverage. Political coverage extends from heads of state to cabinet ministers to party leaders - from across the globe.
