International Affairs

What is Grey Literature?

Grey literature is information that is created and distributed outside of academic and commercial publishers. Policy papers, policy briefs, white papers, occasional papers, working papers, studies, and reports are examples of grey literature.

Locating Grey Literature

Locating Grey Literature

Grey literature can be found in specialized databases and search tools. These resources provide access to policy papers, reports, and research produced by governments, think tanks, and nonprofit organizations.

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