Sources & References
Every claim backed by data. Every statistic sourced. Every fact verifiable.
"A man is great by deeds, not by birth."
Our Commitment to Transparency
Every statistic, every comparison, every claim on this website is backed by verifiable sources. We don't make things up. We don't exaggerate. We present facts from reputable organizations.
Below is a comprehensive list of our data sources, organized by category. You can verify every claim we make by checking these sources yourself. The truth is verifiable. The facts are checkable. The data is real.
Economic Data
Corruption & Governance
Health & Education
Environment & Pollution
Infrastructure & Development
Global Rankings & Indices
Data Update Policy
We update our data regularly as new statistics become available from source organizations. However, we note the following:
- Update Frequency: We update data quarterly or when major new reports are released by source organizations.
- Data Timestamps: We note the year of data in our presentations. For comparisons, we use the most recent data available for all countries.
- Revisions: Source organizations may revise historical data. We update our content when such revisions are significant.
- Discrepancies: If you find discrepancies between our data and source organizations, please contact us. We correct errors promptly.
How to Verify Our Claims
We encourage you to verify our claims. Here's how:
1. Check the Source
Visit the source organization's website listed above. Use their search function or data portal to find the specific statistic we referenced.
2. Verify the Year
Make sure you're looking at data from the same year we referenced. Data can change significantly from year to year.
3. Check the Methodology
Source organizations often provide methodology notes. Read them to understand how the data was collected and calculated.
4. Cross-Reference
Check multiple sources. If different organizations report different numbers, we note the discrepancy and explain which source we used.
"The truth doesn't need protection. It needs verification."
We present our sources openly. We encourage verification. We welcome scrutiny. The truth can withstand examination. The facts can handle verification. If our claims are wrong, prove it. If our data is incorrect, show us. We will correct errors. But we will not hide from the truth.