Compendium: A global directory to indicator initiatives

Initiative Details

Title of Initiative ELDIS: the gateway to development / environment information
Lead Organization(s) ELDIS
Description of Goal Eldis is a gateway to online information on development or the environment, focusing on countries of the South. Eldis makes a qualitative selection of materials and structures it for easy access. Major information areas included are: UK and European research, job markets, funding bodies and sustainable development indicators.
Geographic Scope Global
Framework for Indicator Set The browser can search over 61,000 items or 80 different guides via the internet
Partners Eldis is funded by Danida and hosted by the Institute of Development Studies, Sussex
Presentation of the information and indicators Graphics or text-only versions are available on-line. ELDIS provides descriptions and links to a wide range of organisations and full-text items, many of which are available via the Internet. ELDIS will direct you toward the best areas of its website pertaining to your chosen subject area.
Publications ELDIS itself does not supply printed documents, but it tries to lead people to where the infomation is available.
Initiative Locations Western Europe
Contact Person Tracy Zussman-Kay
Address Eldis Project, British Library for Development Studies, Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RE, UK
Fax Number +44 1273 621202 / 691647
Telephone Number +44 1273 877330 / 606261
Email eldis@ids.ac.uk
Website http://nt1.ids.ac.uk/eldis/eldis.htm
Public Access to Supporting Data no