�°Ĳʿ�� Group Archives

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

About Us

Profile

New! Development Reflections: Susan Shen on the Importance of Good Communication

The newest subject of our Development Reflections series is Susan Shen! Shen describes her work in China, contributions to environmental and social programs, and engagement with civil society organizations.
Website

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!
Exhibit

Mrs. Bertha F. Wilson: Reflections on a Career, an Institution, and a City

To mark Black History Month (BHM) this year, the �°Ĳʿ�� Group (WBG) Archives turns its attention to Bertha Wilson, recently retired WBG Archivist and author of the previous articles in our BHM series.
Professional Engagement

�°Ĳʿ�� Group and International Monetary Fund Host 2023 SIO Conference

The WBG and IMF welcomed information professionals from around the world for the 48th Annual Meeting of the International Council of Archives’ (ICA) Section of International Organisations (SIO).
Podcast

WBG Archives Featured on EABH Podcast

WBG Archives Manager April Miller joined the European Association for Banking and Financial History (EABH) podcast to discuss how the �°Ĳʿ�� Group has evolved over time and what makes the Bank's Archives unique. Take a listen!

Flagship Discovery Tools

Archives Catalog

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

The Photo Catalog provides access to thousands of photos relating to �°Ĳʿ�� operations, presidents, official signings, and more.

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

Track �°Ĳʿ�� 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 �°Ĳʿ�� 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 �°Ĳʿ�� Group Archives.