Uganda Development Information Center

The World Bank is a leader in social and economic development research, data collection, and knowledge dissemination and provides access to a wealth of information through its print and online resources.

As part of the World Bank's policy to be open about its activities and to explain its work to the widest possible audience, the Development Information Centres (DIC's) were established worldwide in 1993 to disseminate information on the Bank and its operations.

The Uganda Development Information Center is an open access reference library that serves as a one-stop shop for persons seeking World Bank documents and information on the Bank's operations.

 

Resources found in the UDIC

a. Project and Operational Documents. The core collection of the UDIC includes operational documents on Uganda such asEconomic and Sector Works, Project Identification Documents, Project Appraisal Documents, Country Assistance Strategy,Environmental Assessments, Loan and Credit Agreement etc.

These reports are freely available for downloaded from: http://www-wds.worldbank.org/

 

b. Data and Statistics Publications. Leading international development publications including World Development Indicators,Africa Development Indicators, World Development Report, Global Economic Prospects are available at the UDIC. Data Querydatabase, which offers a five-year, 54-indicators segment of the World Development Indicators is freely accessible here: http://www.worldbank.org/data/dataquery.html

 

c. Books. Current World Bank published documents on a range of development topics.

 

d. Audio-Visual Materials. Several resources are available in CD-ROM and DVD formats.

 

e. Ugandan Government Publications. Statistical Abstracts, Budget Estimates, Economic Survey,

Expenditure Reviews, Population Census Reports, some Bills and Acts, Development plans, Central Bank reports and othermiscellaneous government publications.

 

f. Development Agencies reports. General development related reports from other development agencies and partners.

 

h. An Online Treasure Store

At the UDIC, you have free online access to a collection of development databases and resources including:

Access to World Bank project documents and publications full-text

Access to more than 2,200 leading international periodicals and journals full-text

Access to databases on development and research

 

Our Services at a Glance

Free copies of operational documents

Free Internet services

Guidance on access to specific information on the World Bank's operations

Reference services through telephone, mail, fax or e-mail

Photocopy and printing services at a small fee

Ample reading room and a scenic outdoor garden space if you need a break

Nearby canteen for refreshments at affordable prices