WHO CAN USE THE PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER?
We are open for all! No fee is required to use the PIC. You can access information from the Internet to thousands of World Bank publications and other development related materials.

WHAT SERVICES ARE OFFERED?
The Public Information Center's services include access to:

• World Bank project documents, reports, and publications.
• Development and research sites on the Internet.
• On-line databases of the World Bank
• CDs and databases of development data
• Development-related publications by international institutions, governments, and NGOs.
• Local periodicals
• Current statistics

  WHAT REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE?
  Among the Reports and Documents available at the Public Information Center are:

  • Project Information Documents (PIDs). These are documents that give brief summaries of evolving projects. They are updated and expanded as the project preparation proceeds.
  • Project Appraisal Documents (PADs). These contain descriptions of a project and the plan for its implementation, including procurement procedures. They are made available to the public after presentation to the World Bank's Board.
  • Economic Sector Works. These include macroeconomic analysis of Kazakhstan's economy, analyses of major economic sectors and other reports on specific issues, such as poverty assessments, etc.
  • Environmental Assessments (EAs). EAs are detailed studies required for projects likely to have significant impact on the environment. Such studies are available before the final appraisal of the viability of the project.
  • Loan (or Development Credit) Agreements. These are records of loan amounts and terms and conditions on which the loan is made. They also record the borrower's general commitment to the project objectives. The agreements are made available to the public after the loan agreement is signed and declared effective or ready for disbursement.
  • Bidding and consultant documents. These provide guidelines for borrowers and their implementing agencies in the procurement of goods, works and consulting services.

  WORLD BANK PUBLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS ONLINE
  Many World Bank reports, publications, and other documents related to Kazakhstan are available online to read free of charge.
  
  PURCHASING WORLD BANK PUBLICATIONS
  World Bank reports and publications on Kazakhstan are also  available for purchase online.
  
  WORLD BANK DEPOSITORY LIBRARIES IN KAZAKHSTAN
  World Bank reports and publications are also available at one reginal and two depository libraries in Kazakhstan.