Welcome to the Public Information Center (PIC) of the World Bank’s Resident Mission in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Our mission is to make available to the public information related to the Bank’s work in general, and its Côte d’Ivoire portfolio in particular. The Center is also a source of information on all issues related to development. As an interface between the World Bank and the Public, the PIC offers free consultation of publications of the Bank and its partners. We also provide free Internet access to researchers. Visitors The center is open to anyone seeking information on development and poverty reduction. The information available at the PIC is especially geared toward government officials, academicians, civil society representatives, students, journalists, economic operators, and all development partners. Access Procedures To gain access to the center, visitors are directed to a booth for clearance by security guards. Once this step has been completed, visitors carrying bags or document holders are required to leave them in a cubby hole, as directed by the security guard. These security procedures are intended to provide our visitors with free and completely undisturbed access. Hours of Operation Days: Tuesday to Thursday Hours: 9:30 am - 12 pm and 3 pm - 5 pm Services To consult documents, visitors are required to submit a registration card, either manually or electronically, indicating their research areas, so that guidance can be provided to them. All documents are consulted on site. The PIC also provides documents free of charge that visitors can take with them. Internet research: In view of the fact that the PIC has only two computers, the length of time spent on them is determined by demand. If more than two visitors wish to conduct Internet research, usage time is limited to one hour; otherwise, visitors may use computers for more than one hour. What information can be found at the PIC? - Information on World Bank-financed projects: economic sector work, environmental assessment, project appraisal, operations evaluations, Country Assistance Strategy, etc.
- Publications on economic indicators: World Development Report, World Development Indicators, African Development Indicators, Global Economic Prospects, Global Development Finance, Doing Business, The little Data Book, and the Bank’s annual reports.
Data contained in these publications can also be accessed online: www.worldbank.org/data/dataquery.html/ Sectors covered: - Agriculture
- Health
- Education
- Economics
- Finance
- Poverty reduction
- Energy
- Post-conflict situations
Address: Angle des rues Booker Washington et Jacques Aka, Cocody, Abidjan Mailing address: 01 Boîte postale 1850, Abidjan 01 - Côte d’Ivoire Contact person: Tongrongou Grace Agouna Deciat Telephone number: (+225) 22-400-400; direct line: 22-400-452 Fax: (+225) 22-447-979 E-mail: gdeciat@worldbank.org Languages: French and English World Bank publications are also available at the following addresses: - CEDOC
INADES-CERAP 15, Avenue Jean Mermoz Cocody 08 BP 2088 Abidjan 08 Côte d’Ivoire Tel.: (+225) 22 40 47 20 Fax: (+225) 22 44 84 38 - Bibliothèque Centrale
Université de Cocody-Abidjan 08 BP 859 Abidjan 08 Côte d’Ivoire Tel.: (+225) 22 44 08 47 - Centre de Documentation de la Délégation
Union Européenne Délégation de la Commission Européenne en Côte d’Ivoire Av. du Dr Crozet, 18 Immeuble Azur 01 BP 1821 Abidjan 01 Tel.: (+225) 20 31 83 50 Fax: (+225) 2021 40 89 |