 Welcome to the Lebanon Public Information Center
The World Bank Public Information Center (PIC) is the focal point for providing access to World Bank publications, project documents/reports, and other development-related materials. The PIC’s mission is to promote a broader public understanding of the Bank's role in the different countries, and constitute a knowledge center and forum for dialogue and exchange. The PIC supports the World Bank's policy of disclosure, which aims to introduce its activities and explain its work to the widest possible audience. Partnership with the Institute of Finance The Lebanon PIC was established in partnership with the Institute of Finance in January 2005. Housed in the Library of Finance, it provides visitors with access to various documents on the World Bank portfolio of projects in Lebanon, sector reports and other World Bank publications. The center also organizes events to further promote the exchange of ideas on key issues facing the country’s development. The PIC offers Internet access for browsing the Bank's and other development partners’ online resources, including free downloads of thousands of Bank project documents and reports. Access to the PIC is open to the public, free of charge. The database of the Library of Finance is available online. To search for specialized references in economic, finance, management and other topics, in Arabic, French, and English, available at the Library of Finance, click here. For more Information, please contact:
Zeina El Khalil, zelkhalil@worldbank.org What are the Hours, Contact, and Location of the PIC? Location: Lebanon Public Information Center Library of Finance Institue of Finance 512, Corniche el Nahr, Syndicate of Pharmacists Building, 4th Floor Tel: 961-1-426 177
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Contact Persons: Ms. Josiane Chebly Kfoury, Librarian Ms. Sawsane Jouni, Librarian assistant bibliotheque@if.org.lb Services: The Public Information Center services include: Assistance with searching for development information Access to World Bank project documents, reports and development related publications, online and in hard copies Access to a special collection of CDs and videotapes on development; Access to development and research sites on the Internet; Access to the World Bank online databases; Access to development related publications by international institutions, government and NGOs; Access to the online database of the Library of Finance; and An extensive cataloguing system (Global Jolis) that offers users information about collections displayed in up to 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 are brief summaries of evolving projects. They are updated and expanded as the project preparation proceeds. Project Appraisal Documents (PADs). These contain descriptions of projects and the plans for their implementation, including procurement procedures. They are made available to the public after presentation to the Board. Economic Sector Reports. They include macroeconomic analysis of individual countries, 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. Environmental Assessments (EAs). These are detailed studies required for projects that are likely to have a 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 the amounts and terms and conditions attached to the loan. They record the borrower's general commitment to the project objectives and are 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.
Online access is also available to JOLIS, a searchable repository of online materials. Purchase of World Bank Publications World Bank Publications can be purchased directly from the publications website or from the Infoshop's website. Customers residing in Lebanon receive a 35% geographic discount off the list price when ordering from the website. Publications can also be purchased through our local distributor: Librairie du Liban
P.O. Box 11-9232
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: 961-9-217 944
Fax: 961-9-217 434
E-mail: info@ldlp.com
URL: www.librairie-du-liban.com.lb
Other Points of Access For a list of all Public Information Centers around the world, please visit PICs For a full list of partner organizations which allow visitors to view World Bank publications free of cost in the Middle East and North Africa Region, please visit Depository Libraries For al list of local distributors which sell World Bank Publications in the Middle East and North Africa Region, please visit Local Book Distributors
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