Skip to Main Navigation Archives EXPLORE HISTORY DIGITAL COLLECTIONS ACCESS THE CATALOG USING THE ARCHIVES ABOUT US English World Bank Group Archives The Archives preserves the institutional memory of the World Bank Group and provides public access to records of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). ABOUT US New Series-Level Descriptions Published in Archives Catalog The World Bank Group Archives is pleased to announce the publication of several new series-level entries. New descriptions include Central Files, the Education and Population, Health, and Nutrition sectors, and four collections of staff personal papers. PODCAST WBG Archives Featured on EABH Podcast WBG Archives Manager April Miller joined the European Association for Banking and Financial History (EABH) podcast to discuss how the World Bank Group has evolved over time and what makes the Bank's Archives unique. Take a listen! WBG Archives Reading Room Closed until Further Notice Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the World Bank Group Archives Reading Room will be closed to external visitors until further notice. The Archives will continue to respond to Access to Information requests during this time. VIDEO "Uncover the Treasures of the Archives" in Our New Video This short promotional video describes the possibilities available to researchers when they “jump in and explore” the holdings of the World Bank Group Archives. WBG Archives Records Management Roadmap Available in French The Roadmap is a multi-part toolkit, designed to help governments and public-sector organizations implement strategic and coordinated improvements in records management. We are excited to announce that the resource is now available in French! World Bank Group Historical Timeline The timeline offers an engaging way to learn about the important moments in the history of the World Bank while discovering the gems of the World Bank Group Archives. Explore the Timeline Archives Catalog The Archives Catalog contains archival descriptions and provides access to digitized records. Archives Catalog Photo Catalog The Photo Catalog provides access to thousands of photos relating to World Bank operations, presidents, official signings, and more. Photo Catalog Oral History Program The Oral History Program website contains transcripts, summaries, and audio clips of interviews with former World Bank staff. Oral History Program Archives Spotlight EXHIBIT Bretton Woods and the Birth of the Bank On July 1, 1944, delegates from forty-four nations met in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire to agree on a new system of international cooperation. Learn more about this historic meeting and view folder lists of related archival records. Bretton Woods and the Birth of the Bank View WBG Archival Descriptions in ArchiveGrid The World Bank Group Archives has added its archival descriptions to ArchiveGrid, the online network home to 7 million records from more than 1,400 archival institutions. View WBG Archival Descriptions in ArchiveGrid VIDEO Explore the Resources of the World Bank Group Archives Learn about the many electronic resources that can help answer your research question or inform more indepth archival research. Explore the Resources of the World Bank Group Archives WEBSITE Documents and Reports Access Bank Group-authored reports, including Board Documents, Economic and Sector Work reports, project documents, and publications and research. Documents and Reports WEBSITE Country Director Database Contains country director data from 1972 to 2020. Country Director Database WEBSITE Projects & Operations Provides contextual information for each World Bank project, past and present, as well as a folder list of archival records that relate to each project. Projects & Operations PUBLICATION "Robert S. McNamara at the World Bank" The book contains the memories and reflections of President McNamara's six personal assistants. "Robert S. McNamara at the World Bank" EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIP Columbia University's History Lab Project See the results when machine learning strategies are applied to Robert S. McNamara’s World Bank records. Columbia University's History Lab Project PUBLICATION Guide to the World Bank Group Archives This accessible introduction to conducting research in the Archives consolidates all the information you need to begin your research. Guide to the World Bank Group Archives Connect Access to Information Access to WBG records is governed by the Access to Information Policy. 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