�Ӱ��̳ Group Archives

The Archives preserves the institutional memory of the �Ӱ��̳ Group and provides public access to records of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).

About Us

The Wolfensohn Legacy 30 Years On: Advancing Transparency and Development

The WBG Archives is launching a series of product releases and events to celebrate President Wolfensohn’s legacy and to draw attention and facilitate access to records from his presidency.
Exhibit

Rising Together: The Creation and Legacy of the �Ӱ��̳ Group-IMF African American Association

In recognition of Black History Month, the �Ӱ��̳ Group Archives highlights the formation of an internal staff organization over thirty years ago and explores its evolution and influence within the Bank-Fund and local communities.
Description

The new series-level description includes more detailed information, a hierarchical view of the fonds' series, and inventory lists!
Profile

New! Development Reflections: Mike James - Exploring Health and Fitness at the �Ӱ��̳ Group

The newest subject of our Development Reflections series is Mike James! James discusses the role of fitness in the �Ӱ��̳ Group and the changes he has seen as head of the Fitness Center.
Discovery Tool

The WBG Archives has added new events to our Historical Timeline, including historical events, such as first development loan and President Wolfensohn's "Cancer of Corruption" speech, as well as more recent events covering President Malpass's presidency.
Discovery Tool

The Archives' new Country Historical Profiles website offers a dynamic view of WBG membership over time and profiles of every Bank Group country member, past and present. Profiles include membership information, first loans, important events, economic reports, lists of Country Directors and Executive Directors, and much, much more!

Flagship Discovery Tools

Archives Catalog

The Archives Catalog contains archival descriptions and provides access to digitized records.

The Multimedia Catalog provides access to thousands of photos and recordings documenting �Ӱ��̳ operations, presidents, official signings, and more.

The Oral History Program website contains transcripts, summaries, and audio clips of interviews with former �Ӱ��̳ staff.

Track �Ӱ��̳ membership over time and access historical profiles for every member country.

Archives Spotlight

Exhibit

Bretton Woods and the Birth of the Bank

On July 1, 1944, delegates from forty-four nations met in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire to agree on a new system of international cooperation. Learn more about this historic meeting and view folder lists of related archival records.

website

WBG Web Archives

The Web Archives provides access to �Ӱ��̳ websites that have been discontinued or significantly updated. Archived sites date from 1998 to the present.

Video

Uncover the Treasures of the Archives

This short promotional video describes the possibilities available to researchers when they “jump in and explore” the holdings of the �Ӱ��̳ Group Archives.