Depository and Regional Libraries Program

As the world's largest development institution, the Bank undertakes large projects of research, analysis, and data gathering. The dissemination of that research is a necessary part of the Bank's objectives, because knowledge and information, to have value, must be shared. Well-organized libraries that serve numerous users are one of the most effective channels for the sharing of knowledge and information. The World Bank sets great store by its relationship with its depository and regional libraries.

The libraries listed in the directory have all agreed to work with the World Bank as active partners in the dissemination of Bank materials by promoting them and encouraging their use among different groups of readers.

Participating libraries are divided into two separate categories:

• Depository Libraries receive all official World Bank publications (about 200 titles per year); whereas
  
• Regional Libraries receive all major annual publications and any official publications concerning the library's particular geographic region (around 40 titles per year).

For further information about the Bank's depository library program, please email dlibraries@worldbank.org .