The Banking Executive Magazine - July 2023 Issue

World Databases range of financial data, news, and analytics. It includes global market data, company information, eco- nomic indicators, and more. • Zacks Investment Research: Zacks provides investment re- search, stock analysis, and recom- mendations. It offers earnings estimates, analyst ratings, and other fundamental data to help in- vestors make investment decisions. • WRDS (Wharton Research Data Services): WRDS is a research platform that provides access to a wide range of financial, economic, and market- ing data. It includes data from sources like CRSP (Center for Re- search in Security Prices), Compu- stat, and IBES (Institutional Brokers' Estimate System), which can be useful for academic and quantita- tive research. These databases provide valuable in- formation to investors, but it is im- portant to note that access to some of them may require subscriptions or institutional access. DATABASES ON INVESTMENT PROJECTS There are several databases and plat- forms that provide information about investment projects around the world. Some notable ones are: • World Bank's Private Participation in Infrastructure (PPI) Database: The World Bank's PPI Database provides information on private in- vestment in infrastructure projects in developing countries. It covers various sectors such as energy, transportation, water and sanita- tion, and telecommunications. • United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNC- TAD) Investment Information Net- work (IIN): UNCTAD's IIN is a global database that provides information on in- vestment projects and policies from around the world. It includes data on investment projects, in- vestment incentives, and regula- tory frameworks. • fDi Markets: fDi Markets, a service of the Fi- nancial Times, offers a comprehen- sive database of cross-border greenfield investment projects worldwide. It provides information on projects, investors, and loca- tions, along with analysis and mar- ket intelligence. • Crunchbase: Crunchbase is a platform that pri- marily focuses on startups and in- vestment projects. It provides information on funding rounds, in- vestors, and company profiles, making it useful for tracking invest- ment activity in the startup ecosys- tem. Access to some of these databases may require a subscription or institu- tional access. ARAB WORLD DATABASES While there is no single centralized database that encompasses the entire Arab world, there are several institu- tions, organizations, and initiatives that provide databases and resources specific to Arab countries. These in- clude: • Arab League: The Arab League is an organization of Arab states that promotes coop- eration among its members. They maintain various databases related to demographics, economics, and social issues within the Arab world available at www.arableagueon- line.org . • Arab Development Portal: The Arab Development Portal is an initiative that provides data and in- formation on development issues in the Arab region. It offers access to databases on topics like educa- tion, health, economy, and gover- nance. It is accessible at https://www.arabdevelopmentpor- tal.com/. • Arab Data Journalists' Network: This network brings together data journalists and data enthusiasts from the Arab world. They provide resources, tools, and access to datasets for journalists and re- searchers interested in data-driven reporting. Their website is: https://www.arabdatajournalists.ne t/. • National Statistical Offices: Each Arab country typically has its own National Statistical Office that collects and maintains official sta- tistics. These offices provide data on various aspects of the country, such as population, economy, and social indicators. the BANKING EXECUTIVE 34 ISSUE 175 JULY 2023