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"> <div class="container"> <div class=""> <div class="par parsys"><div class="redesign_title parbase section"> <div class="lp__heading_v1 "> <h1 class='h1 '>About Us</h1> </div> <div class="clearfix" aria-hidden="true"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="supergrid parbase section"> <div class="full-row-white-components" style=" "> <div class="container"> <div class=""> <div class="par parsys"><div class="gridlayout parbase section"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-7 colsplit 2"> <div class=" " > <div class="grid_7_par_0 parsys"> <div style="padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;" class="remove-padding-grid" > <div class="redesign_static_content section">   <section > <article class="lp__body_content section " > <h2 class='lp__lead_lgtitle'>Overview</h2><p>We are a team of archives, records, and information management professionals with responsibility for the records and information of the World Bank Group (WBG). We provide the public with access to the archival holdings of the World Bank along with engaging tools that enable the discovery of historical information. We also have fiduciary responsibilities for current records management and information governance within the WBG, made possible by policies, programs and services provided internally.</p><p> <figure class='lp__body_content_full_size'> <picture><source type=image/webp media=(min-width:768px) srcset='/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/image-for-blog-post-researchers.jpg' class=img-responsive><source media=(min-width:992px) srcset='/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/image-for-blog-post-researchers.jpg' class=img-responsive><source type=image/webp media=(min-width:320px) srcset='/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/image-for-blog-post-researchers.jpg' class=img-responsive><source media=(min-width:768px) srcset='/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/image-for-blog-post-researchers.jpg' class=img-responsive><img src='/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/image-for-blog-post-researchers.jpg' class='img-responsive' alt='The World Bank' title='' id='fig_3a12f10517e54c2a8ccbe42a63295d93_1'></picture><figcaption aria-describedby='fig_3a12f10517e54c2a8ccbe42a63295d93_1'>Researchers in the World Bank Group Archives' reading room.</figcaption></figure></p><h2 class='lp__lead_lgtitle'>Policies</h2><p>The Archives has various responsibilities for WBG records and information regardless of age and format.  We have ownership of the World Bank Group Management of Records Policy, and we are the primary implementer of the Bank's Policy on Access to Information. We also provide advice, guidance, and support for other policies like data privacy, information security, and more.</p> </article></section> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <div class="list_navigation section"> <div class="lp__list_navcomponents "> <ul class=""> <li class="lp__list_navigation_section "> <div class = "lp__md_horizontal_img"> <picture> <source type="image/webp" media="(min-width:768px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/AboutUs-AMS-10-11.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <source type="image/webp" media="(min-width:320px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/AboutUs-AMS-10-11.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <source media="(min-width:992px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/AboutUs-AMS-10-11.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <source media="(min-width:768px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/AboutUs-AMS-10-11.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <img src="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/AboutUs-AMS-10-11.jpg" data-src="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/AboutUs-AMS-10-11.jpg" alt="The World Bank" title="The World Bank" class="lp-cover img-responsive "> </picture> </div> <div class="lp__list_navigation_content"><div class="lp__list_navigation_title"> <a href="https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/568301468326225648/management-of-records-policy">AMS 10:11: Management of Records</a> </div><div class="lp__blurb_text "><p>This policy sets out the WBG's requirements and procedures for managing its records and defines staff responsibilities.</p> </div></div> <a href="https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/568301468326225648/management-of-records-policy" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" class="lp__overlay-link">AMS 10:11: Management of Records</a> </li> <li class="lp__list_navigation_section "> <div class = "lp__md_horizontal_img"> <picture> <source type="image/webp" media="(min-width:768px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/AboutUs-AI.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <source type="image/webp" media="(min-width:320px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/AboutUs-AI.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <source media="(min-width:992px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/AboutUs-AI.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <source media="(min-width:768px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/AboutUs-AI.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <img src="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/AboutUs-AI.jpg" data-src="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/AboutUs-AI.jpg" alt="The World Bank" title="The World Bank" class="lp-cover img-responsive "> </picture> </div> <div class="lp__list_navigation_content"><div class="lp__list_navigation_title"> <a href="https://policies.worldbank.org/en/policies/all/ppfdetail/3693">Access to Information Policy</a> </div><div class="lp__blurb_text "><p>Underlying the policy is the principle that the World Bank will disclose any information in its possession that is not on its list of exceptions.</p> </div></div> <a href="https://policies.worldbank.org/en/policies/all/ppfdetail/3693" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" class="lp__overlay-link">Access to Information Policy</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="gridlayout parbase section"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-md-12 col-xs-12 colsplit 2"> <hr class="hr-top" aria-hidden="true"> <div class=" " > <div class="grid_12_par_0 parsys"> <div style="padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;" class="remove-padding-grid" > <hr class="hidden-lg hidden-md " aria-hidden="true"> <div class="redesign_static_content section">   <section > <article class="lp__body_content section " > <h2 class='lp__lead_lgtitle'>Programs and Responsibilities</h2><p>Our records and information management responsibilities within the WBG cover the entire lifecycle of information: from creation or receipt through to final disposition, which includes either destruction of information in accordance with the WBG's rules or preservation of, and access to, information that has enduring archival value. Our programs support these responsibilities.</p> </article></section> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix" aria-hidden="true"></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 36px"></div> </div> <div class="list_navigation section"> <div class="lp__list_navcomponents "> <ul class=""> <li class="lp__list_navigation_section "> <div class = "lp__md_horizontal_img"> <picture> <source type="image/webp" media="(min-width:768px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/RM-thumbnail-image.JPG" class="img-responsive"> <source type="image/webp" media="(min-width:320px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/RM-thumbnail-image.JPG" class="img-responsive"> <source media="(min-width:992px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/RM-thumbnail-image.JPG" class="img-responsive"> <source media="(min-width:768px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/RM-thumbnail-image.JPG" class="img-responsive"> <img 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class="lp__blurb_text "><p>The Digital Preservation Program ensures the long-term preservation of, and access to, authentic digital records that have enduring value. </p> </div></div> <a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/archive/aboutus/digital-preservation-program" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" class="lp__overlay-link">Digital Preservation Program</a> </li> <li class="lp__list_navigation_section "> <div class = "lp__md_horizontal_img"> <picture> <source type="image/webp" media="(min-width:768px)" srcset="https://worldbank.scene7.com/is/image/worldbankprod/Access-to-info-picture_archivesreadingroom?wid=165&hei=93&qlt=85,0&resMode=sharp" class="img-responsive"> <source type="image/webp" media="(min-width:320px)" srcset="https://worldbank.scene7.com/is/image/worldbankprod/Access-to-info-picture_archivesreadingroom?wid=165&hei=93&qlt=85,0&resMode=sharp" class="img-responsive"> <source media="(min-width:992px)" 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in order to provide researchers with information about the World Bank’s records and their creators.</p> </div></div> <a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/archive/access-the-catalog" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" class="lp__overlay-link">Arrangement & Description</a> </li> <li class="lp__list_navigation_section "> <div class = "lp__md_horizontal_img"> <picture> <source type="image/webp" media="(min-width:768px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/website-research-material-thumbnail.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <source type="image/webp" media="(min-width:320px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/website-research-material-thumbnail.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <source media="(min-width:992px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/website-research-material-thumbnail.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <source media="(min-width:768px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/website-research-material-thumbnail.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <img 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Program provides increased access to records in the custody of the WBG Archives. </p> </div></div> <a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/archive/aboutus/digitization-program" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" class="lp__overlay-link">Digitization Program</a> </li> <li class="lp__list_navigation_section "> <div class = "lp__md_horizontal_img"> <picture> <source type="image/webp" media="(min-width:768px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/Thumbnail-DigitalCollection-ArchvesDigitalCollections-2.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <source type="image/webp" media="(min-width:320px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/Thumbnail-DigitalCollection-ArchvesDigitalCollections-2.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <source media="(min-width:992px)" srcset="/content/dam/sites/archive/img/780x439/Thumbnail-DigitalCollection-ArchvesDigitalCollections-2.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <source media="(min-width:768px)" 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explore the history of the World Bank Group and its impact on development as well as topics related to the theory and practice of archives.</p> </article></section> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix" aria-hidden="true"></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 36px"></div> </div> <div class="list_navigation section"> <div class="lp__list_navcomponents "> <ul class=""> <li class="lp__list_navigation_section "> <div class = "lp__md_horizontal_img"> <picture> <source type="image/webp" media="(min-width:768px)" srcset="/content/dam/photos/780x439/2017/apr-1/ACRL-Conference_Library-MC-C3-220_093_F.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <source type="image/webp" media="(min-width:320px)" srcset="/content/dam/photos/780x439/2017/apr-1/ACRL-Conference_Library-MC-C3-220_093_F.jpg" class="img-responsive"> <source media="(min-width:992px)" srcset="/content/dam/photos/780x439/2017/apr-1/ACRL-Conference_Library-MC-C3-220_093_F.jpg" class="img-responsive"> 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