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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!



Address:
World Bank InfoShop
1818 H Street, NW - MSN J1-100
Washington DC 20433
USA

 
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