Where can I find more World Bank information?

The Public Information Center --known under different names in different countries-- is the focal point for access to World Bank publications, reports, and other development-related materials. The Public Information Center was created to support the World Bank's policy of disclosure, to increase openness about Bank activities and to present the organization's work to the widest possible audience.

Visit us:

 In person, go to the local  Public Information Center  (PIC) or, if in Washington, D.C., go to the  InfoShop.

 Online, review reports, data, and projects  on the East Asia & Pacific site or the country sites

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In addition to a broad range of thematic newsletters, the Bank also produces regional and country updates to highlight recently approved projects, new publications, and other major initiatives.

Subscribe to our  free e-mail regional or country updates, or review other World Bank e-mail newsletters .

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The World Bank is managed by representatives from each of its member countries. The two governing bodies that make all major policy decisions are the Board of Governors and the Board of Executive Directors.

More information:

  Executive Directors of the World Bank

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The World Bank is supporting multiple efforts to combat corruption in the countries it supports and to ensure projects financed by the World Bank are free of misconduct or fraud. If you have evidence of corruption, you can submit your complaint through the World Bank Department of Institutional Integrity.

More information:

  The World Bank's Anti-Corruption Strategy.

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  Citizen feedback

If you feel your interests have been or could be directly harmed by a project financed by the World Bank, please contact the Bank's Inspection Panel. The Inspection Panel is an independent body created in 1993 by a resolution of the Bank's Board of Executive Directors and is the first of its kind to give voice to private citizens in an international context.

More information:
 The World Bank Inspection Panel Website 

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What Grants are Available?

There are various grant/funding opportunities offered by the World Bank. Listed below are some examples:
 
  InfoDev : provides funding for the dissemination of information and communications technologies and/or improving their use for social and economic development, and poverty reduction.
 
   Social Funds  – Social Funds support small projects ranging from infrastructure and social services to training and microenterprise development which have been identified by communities and presented to the social fund for financing.
 
  Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund: Creates strategic alliances for a comprehensive, coordinated approach to conservation challenges (such as managing g protected areas and coordinating biodiversity corridors; training; trans-boundary planning, etc). Civil society organizations, NGOs, community groups, and private sector partners in the biodiversity conservation field are eligible to apply for funding.

More information:
  World Bank Funds for Civil Society Organizations

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  Job opportunities at the World Bank

Submit your resume to the World Bank human resources department, or browse current vacancies:
 
  Submit your resume online 
  View current job openings

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Information on the local investment climate 

  IPAnet: a portal for international corporate investors, which provides information and analysis on the investment environment and business opportunities.
  FDI Net: provides profiles of new investment opportunities and business environment analysis from emerging markets worldwide.
  Rapid Response Unit: knowledge resources specializing in policy advice, investment climate and privatization in developing countries.

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Procurement contract awards can be seen on the   Contract Awards Database.

More information:
  Procurement Opportunities 

The following websites contain information including invitations to bid or express interest for contracts under World Bank-financed projects:
  Development Gateway (dgMarket) 
  United Nations Development Business 

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The Bank's  Scholarship Program and the Fellowships Program provide opportunities for graduate studies leading to master's degree in development-related fields for mid-career professionals from the World Bank member countries that are eligible to borrow.

  Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
  Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program

Other scholarship programs:

  IMF Institute Scholarship Program
  Japan - IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Study
  Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program 

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Contact us:

In Washington DC
Marilene Montemayor
Phone: (202) 458-3022
Email:   mmontemayor@worldbank.org

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