DCC Information Center (DCCIC) Development Cooperation Center Information Center's (DCCIC) is the focal point for providing access to World Bank publications, reports and other development-related materials. This is being done in support of the World Bank's Bank's policy of disclosure to be open about its activities and to explain its work to the widest possible audience. What are the Hours, Location and Contacts? Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 1:00 noon and 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
The World Bank Group
Ground Floor, Deloitte Tower, P.O.Box 1877
Port Moresby.
Contact Person:
Ms Dodi Doiwa
Telephone: 675-321-7111
E-mail: ddoiwa@worldbank.org
Who Can Use the Center? The Center is open to the public. No fee is required to use the DCCIC. Users can access information through the Internet and thousands of World Bank and partner organisations publications and other development-related materials. Note: due to size constraints, users should contact the Centre to ensure proper access before visiting. Back to top What services are offered? The DCC Information Center's services include: - online access to World Bank project documents, publications, and other development-related publications;
- access to a special collection of CDs and videotapes on development;
- access to development sites on the Internet;
- online access to World Bank projects, documents and reports; and
- an extensive cataloguing system (Global Jolis) that allows users to see the collection of around 60 World Bank PICs around the world.
What reports and documents are available? Among the Reports and Documents available at the Information Center are:  Project Information Documents (PID)s: These are documents that give brief summaries of evolving projects. These are updated and expanded as the project preparation proceeds.
Project Appraisal Documents (PADs): These contain descriptions of a project and the plan for its implementation, including procurement procedures. These are made available to the public after presentation to the Board.
Economic Sector Report: These include macroeconomic analysis of the economy, analyses of major economic sectors and other reports on specified issues, such as poverty assessment, etc. Environmental Assessments (EAs). EAs are detailed studies required for projects likely to have significant impact on the environment. Such studies are available before the final appraisal of the viability of the project.
Loan (or Development Credit) Agreements: These are records of loan amounts and terms and conditions on which the loan is made. It also records the borrower's general commitment to the project objectives. It is made available to the public after the loan agreement is signed and declared effective or ready for disbursement.
Bidding and consultant documents: These provide guidelines for borrowers and their implementing agencies in the procurement of goods, works and consulting services.
UN Development Business: A United Nations publication that publishes general procurement notices for goods, works, and services to be procured through international competitive bidding for each Bank-financed project.
Additional Information Sources Free access to World Bank publications is also available through the DCCIC nationwide partners and depository library program. Studies and reports are also available for sale through local distributors. Local Depository Libraries
Local Book Distributors Back to top More Information:
JOLIS: A searchable repository of online materials.
Publications and Reports available at the Information Center. |
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