The State of World Bank Knowledge Services: Knowledge for Development

Improving global governance
Sep 29, 2011 | World Bank

In the new global economy, good data and information will be at least as important as financial assistance. By means of an institution-wide review of its knowledge work, the World Bank seeks to increase the impact and openness of its research and advisory services.
In this report, the World Bank reviews its $600 million in spending on research, economic and sector reports, technical assistance, and training to refocus its role in the context of new technologies, new players, and evolving client needs.
http://siteresources.worldbank.org/PROJECTS/Resources/40940-1316471060185/KnowledgeReportcomplete.pdf  

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