Government websites are excellent sources of current trade information between countries. Governments collect and publish industry analysis so that businesses, other governments, and agencies can keep apprised of the trends.
This information is often freely available and can be found through an Internet search. It may be a good idea to start by finding the branch of the government responsible for organizing and sharing this information.
If the country you are researching uses a language other than English you may run into problems. Unless you are specifically asked to do so, you may want to choose a country where you are familiar with the language.
That said, outside of the RRU Library's suite of password protected databases, you can find international industry research through international agencies such as the OECD. the IMF, and the United Nations, etc. For example, check out the United Nation's interactive tool called the Competitive Industrial Performance Index.
If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask a reference librarian for assistance at ask@royalroads.libanswers.com
International industry associations can be good sources of relilable information.
How do I do that?
A simple Google search is a good first step.
Try a search similar to this one:
Other keywords you might use are global, international, association or organization.
What about a tourism association in another country?
Try a Google search similar to this one:
australia tourism association OR organization
