RAD Info-Kiosk
The RAD Info-Kiosk is customized to fit members' needs. Members can access World Bank documents, statistical databases, and publications relevant to their research work. The InfoKiosk also offers easy online tutorials on how to use World Bank information sources.
World Bank PublicationsA number of World Bank publications are offered online for free or can be purchased in a hard copy.
World Bank Research and Data
The Data and Research website is the most expansive source of development information produced by the World Bank.
Research at the World Bank (pdf, 2 MB)
The World Bank offers this presentation explaining the organization of research at the World Bank, topics and methods.
Issue Briefs
Issue Briefs explain a development issue and the Bank's work in the area.
Knowledge in Development Notes
"Knowledge in Development Notes” provide brief summaries of the state of knowledge on important areas of development.
World Bank Archives
A chronological record of World Bank activities from 1946 to the present is drawn from more than 135,000 cubic feet of paper records. Items are available through online searches and catalog listings, or by separate arrangements for specific research projects.
World Bank Journals
View abstracts and download current and past issues of the World Bank Research Observer and the World Bank Economic Review.
The World Bank in your country
World Bank's in-country Public Information Centers (PICs) provide places to share knowledge and gather feedback. They also give access to a variety of data and operational information. The centers provide visitors with information on development, project documents, the Bank’s work, government and other partners’ publications and information. Most Public Information Centers also offer Internet access for browsing the Bank's and other development partners’ online resources.
