Public Information Center

The Public Information Center (PIC) in Uganda aims to share knowledge and information with the Ugandan public on varying developmental issues.

The center is equipped with assistive technology that enables people with disabilities, specifically the visually impaired, to access on-line resources.

The PIC is open to the public at no cost and offers access to reports on Uganda and Africa. The center also hosts debates to engage the public in dialogue on key development issues. In line with this, the opening time has been revised to mornings only in order to free up afternoons for dialogues, debates and outreach.

Opening hours*

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 1.00 pm
Closed in the afternoons; weekends and recognized National and Bank holidays
* Opening hours are subject to change without notice

Location

Rwenzori House, 1st Floor, Lumumba Avenue Plot 1

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 4463
Kampala, Uganda

Telephone

(256) 414-332200/ 230094/231061/2

Fax

(256) 414-230092

Contact

Sheila Gashishiri
Email: sgashishiri@worldbank.org

Accessibility

The Public Information Center is open to the public. No membership or payment is required.

Resources found in the PIC

• Project and operational documents: The core collection of the PIC includes operational documents on Uganda such as economic and sector works, project identification documents, project appraisal documents, Country Assistance Strategy, environmental assessments, and loan and credit agreements. These reports are available for download from: http://www-wds.worldbank.org
• Data and statistics publications: Leading international development publications including World Development Indicators, Africa Development Indicators, World Development Report, World Bank Atlas, and Global Economic Prospects are available at the PIC. The Bank’s 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
• Books: Current World Bank published documents on a range of development topics.
• Audio-Visual materials: Several resources are available in CD-ROM, videocassette and DVD formats.
• Ugandan government publications: The Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP), national statistics (e.g., Uganda National Household Survey, Uganda Demographic Survey, Uganda Population and Housing Census), statistical abstracts, budget estimates, economic surveys, expenditure reviews, population census reports, some bills and acts, development plans, Central Bank reports and other miscellaneous government publications.
• Development agencies reports: General development-related reports from other development agencies and partners, including the United Nations Development Program, United Nations Children’s Fund and World Health Organization.
• 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
• Access to more than 1,000 leading international periodicals and journals
• Access to databases on development and research

Our services at a glance

• Free copies of operational documents
• Free Internet services for development-related research (not e-mails)
• Satellite television with access to 24 hour news channels
• Assistive technologies for persons with visual disabilities
• Special events to discuss and 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

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

Online access to the PIC catalogue

Visit the online catalogue to access bibliographic details of the information resources that are available in the Uganda Public Information Center.

The Uganda Development Information Centre (UDIC)

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 World Bank has partnered with Makerere University, Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) to jointly set up the Uganda Development Information Center (UDIC) to provide public free access to information on development; encourage knowledge sharing and policy dialogue among stakeholders, actively engage our audiences and enrich public.

The Uganda Development 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.

• UDIC Location
  Plot 51, Pool Road, Makerere University
  P. O. Box 7841, Kampala, Uganda
  Website: www.eprc.or.ug
• Contacts
  Telephone no.: +256 414 - 540141/541023/541024
  Fax: +256 414 - 541022
  Email: udicuganda@eprc.or.ug

Depository libraries in Uganda

World Bank documents are also available locally in the following libraries:

• Makerere University Library
  P. O. Box 7062
  Kampala.
  Tel: 256-414-531041/2
  Fax: 256-414-540374
  E-Mail: universitylibrarian@mulib.mak.ac.ug
• Parliament of Uganda Library
  Parliament House
  P.O. Box 7178
  Kampala, Uganda
  E-mail: irugambwa@parliament.go.ug
  Tel: +256 414 377241
  Fax: +256 414 235461
• Uganda Management Institute
  Plot 44 – 52 Jinja Road
  P.O. Box 20131
  Kampala, Uganda
  E-mail: balago@umi.ac.ug
  Tel: +256 414 259 722
  Fax: +256 414 259 581

To buy or order for World Bank’s Publications, Contact

• Gustro Limited
  Madhvani Building
  Plot 16/ 4 Jinja Road
  P.O. Box 9997
  Kampala
  E-mail: gus@swiftuganda.com
  Tel: +256 414 251 467
  Fax: +256 414 251 468