The World Bank's Public Information Center (PIC) in Baku, Azerbaijan makes available a wide range of project, sector, and policy documents to the public. It is a physical manifestation of a policy of openness and public engagement which is spelt out in the World Bank's Information Disclosure Policy.

 More on the  World Bank's Information Disclosure Policy

WHO CAN USE THE PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER?

The Public Information Center is open to the public and materials are available free of charge. Users can access information from the Internet and thousands of World Bank publications and other development-related materials.

WHAT SERVICES ARE OFFERED?

The Public Information Center's services include access to: 

• World Bank project documents, reports, and publications.
• Development and research sites on the Internet.
• Special collection of CDs and videotapes on development.
• Development-related publications by international institutions, governments, and NGOs.
• 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 Public Information Center are:

• Project Information Documents (PIDs). These documents give brief summaries of evolving projects. These are updated and expanded as the project preparation proceeds.
• Project Appraisal Documents (PADs). These contain descriptions of projects and the implementation plan, including procurement procedures. They are made available to the public after presentation to the Board.
• Economic Sector Reports. These include macroeconomic analysis of Azerbaijan's economy, analyses of major economic sectors and other reports on specific issues, such as the incidence of poverty and so on.
• 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.

WORLD BANK PUBLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS ONLINE

Many World Bank reports, publications, and other documents related to Azerbaijan are available online to read free of charge.

PURCHASING WORLD BANK PUBLICATIONS

World Bank reports and publications on Azerbaijan are available for purchase online.

WORLD BANK DEPOSITORY LIBRARIES IN AZERBAIJAN

World Bank reports and publications are available at two depository libraries in Azerbaijan.

 List and location of depository libraries