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.
The Archives Multimedia Catalog provides access to more than 100,000 photographs, the bulk of which were taken between 1950 and 2000, and a small but growing number of audio and video recordings. For more information on the catalog, see our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Digitization and cataloging efforts are ongoing and new materials are added to site monthly, so check back regularly!