The World Bank Group Archives' multimedia collection contains over 500,000 photographs, over 8,000 audio recordings, and approximately 10,000 videos documenting the operations and history of the World Bank Group. The collection includes images from project work in member countries, official signings, and other historic events and personalities. The images provide critical documentary evidence of the Bank's operations in the field and contact with local communities, professionals, members of governments, and delegates. Audio and video assets documenting the Bank's operations include informational and promotional series, interviews with Bank staff, speeches from Annual Meetings, and radio and television broadcasts.
Digitization and cataloging efforts are ongoing and new materials are added to site monthly, so check back regularly!