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WHAT
IS THE INFOSHOP?
The InfoShop is the World Bank's
development
bookstore and information center, a
one-stop shop located in Washington, D.C.
DEVELOPMENT BOOKSTORE
INFORMATION
CENTER
- Coordinate and
develop network of Public Information
Centers (PIC) located in Bank country offices around the
world.
- A comprehensive
information and reference center where
information assistants answer specific questions or connect you to
experts, knowledge and information resources within the Bank.
- Seven
workstations and high-speed printers for public use to browse the
Bank's website and CD-ROMs.
- Guidance on
using Bank information resources.
- Provide
bibliographic information on topical issues.
- Customized
presentations to groups or individuals on the Bank's disclosure
policy, project cycle, and related documentation. If you are
interested in a tour of the InfoShop, please send email to "infoshop@worldbank.org".
- Updated
website linking the World to the most current information and
knowledge for your specific needs.
WHO
ARE THE INFOSHOP'S CUSTOMERS?
Everyone is
welcome at the InfoShop. Researchers will find books and documents on
every aspect of development. Companies may want to visit regularly to
keep abreast of opportunities generated by Bank-supported project.
Nongovernmental organizations, embassies, and other international
institutions will also find the InfoShop useful in tracking the Bank's
experience in the developing world and helping disseminate
information. Even the general public can find useful resources on
various issues such as development economics, globalization, gender
issues, cultural heritage, and anticorruption measures, which are by
all means a full range of topics available.
WHERE
IS THE INFOSHOP LOCATED?
The InfoShop is
located at 701 18th Street, N.W., Washington D.C., U.S.A. The entrance
is at the corner of 18th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. Farragut North and
Farragut West are the closest Metro stations.
HOW
TO REACH THE INFOSHOP?
Email:
pic@worldbank.org
Fax: (202) 522-1500
Phone: (202) 458-5454
To check availability of titles at the InfoShop: (202)458-4500
(9:30am - 3:30pm).
Visit us, we are open from 9:00am-5:00pm,
Monday through Friday -- you are always welcome!
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Address:
World Bank InfoShop
1818 H Street, NW - MSN J1-100
Washington DC 20433
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