 The World Bank is a leader in social and economic development research, data collection, and knowledge dissemination and provides access to a wealth of information through its print and online resources.
As part of the World Bank's policy to be open about its activities and to explain its work to the widest possible audience, the Public Information Centers (PICs) were established worldwide in 1993 to disseminate information on the Bank and its operations. The Public Information Center is an open access reference library that serves as a one-stop shop for persons seeking World Bank documents and information on the Bank's operations. Who can Access the PIC Access to the PIC is free. It is open to all members of the public. Opening Hours Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed on Friday, weekends and public holidays * Opening hours are subject to change without notice Resources found in the PIC a. Project and Operational Documents. The core collection of the PIC includes operational documents on Kenya such as Economic and Sector Works, Project Identification Documents, Project Appraisal Documents, Country Assistance Strategy, Environmental Assessments, Loan and Credit Agreement etc. These reports are freely available for downloaded from: http://www-wds.worldbank.org/
b. Data and Statistics Publications. Leading international development publications including World Development Indicators, Africa Development Indicators, World Development Report, World Bank Atlas, Global Economic Prospects are available at the PIC. Data Query database, which offers a five-year, 54-indicators segment of the World Development Indicators is freely accessible here: http://www.worldbank.org/data/dataquery.html
c. Books. Current World Bank published documents on a range of development topics.
d. Audio-Visual Materials. Several resources are available in CD-ROM, Video-cassette and DVD formats.
e. Kenyan Government Publications. Statistical Abstracts, Budget Estimates, Economic Survey, Expenditure Reviews, Population Census Reports, some Bills and Acts, Development plans, Central Bank reports and other miscellaneous government publications.
f. Development Agencies reports. General development related reports from other development agencies and partners.
g. Eritrea and Somalia. Selected documents on Somalia and Eritrea
h. An Online Treasure Store At the PIC, you have free online access to a collection of development databases and resources including: - Access to World Bank project documents and publications full-text
- Access to more than 2,200 leading international periodicals and journals full-text
- Access to databases on development and research
Our Services at a Glance- Free copies of operational documents
- Free internet services
- Multi-media room with DVDs, CD ROMs, videos on development themes
- Assistive technologies for persons with visual disabilities
- Ramps for the physically disabled from the car park
- Special events to discuss, raise awareness about development issues
- Guidance on access to specific information on the World Bank's operations
- Reference services through phone, mail, fax or e-mail
- Photocopy and printing services
- Ample reading room and a scenic outdoor garden space if you need a break
Services for Persons with Disabilities Assistive Technologies that allow visually impaired persons to operate the computer independently. - Specially designed screen reader software, which converts a PC into a “talking computer”
- Screen magnifier for persons with low vision
- Braille translation software for converting normal text into Braille
- Braille Embosser
- Braille display device that allows a blind person to read the contents of a screen.
- Focus 44 Braille Display for use by the deaf-blind
Physical facilities Some conscious effort has been made to ensure comfort for persons with disabilities including access through the main entrance where ramps exist, shelves that are low enough for use by everyone and ample room for movement for persons who may be on wheelchairs. Online Access to the PIC catalogue Visit the Online Catalogue to access bibliographic details of the information resources that are available in the Kenya Public Information Center. Depository Libraries in Kenya World Bank documents are also available locally in the following libraries: - Kenya National Library Services,
- Kenyatta University Library, Nairobi
- Egerton University Library, Nakuru
- Moi University Library, Eldoret
- University of Eastern Africa, Eldoret.
Where to buy World Bank publications PIC LocationWorld Bank, Kenya Country Office Upper Hill Rd, Opposite Don Bosco Church, Hill Park Building
P.O. Box 30577 – 00100, Nairobi Contacts Telephone no.: 254 20 322 6482/84: Gen 254 20 322 6000
Fax: 254 20 322 6385
Email: pickenya@worldbank.org |
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