Research Guides: World Bank Group Information: Multimedia & Social Media

Multimedia resources

World Bank photo collection on Flickr (13,000+ photos) and World Bank Flickr group site (1400+ photos).
IFC Flickr (presently out of service)
World Bank Instagram
IFC Instagram (presently out of service)
Historic photographic collection (500,000 photos, some available online) documenting project work in member countries, official signings, as well as other historic events and personalities.
Other WBG related Flickr sites: Latin America and the Caribbean, Global Fund for Disaster Risk and Recovery (GFDRR), Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP), Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and Connect4Climate.

Data API

Open source code:

Documents & Reports API
Harvesting the Open Knowledge Repository
Mobile APPs
IBRD/ IDA email alerts
ICSID email alerts
IFC document disclosure subscription

Social media

IBRD/IDA Podcast page
AFRONOMICS - A Podcast Series This podcast series brings together development experts, academic minds and thought leaders from across the globe as well as public and private sector partners, to discuss the most recent economic trends that are impacting growth and development in Africa. Join World Bank Chief Economist for Africa, Albert Zeufack, as he covers the latest World Bank reports and tackles topics on health, education, social protection, the digital economy, agriculture and food security, poverty and inequality, and economic challenges and opportunities in Africa.
Behind The Mission What’s it really like to work at the World Bank Group? In this monthly series, hosted on the World Bank’s LinkedIn page, our staff will answer questions live about working in international development. Join us as we take you Behind the Mission, exploring topics from worklife in Fragile, Conflict and Violence-affected settings, to jobs at IFC, and working during the time of COVID-19.
The Development Podcast Give us 20 minutes and we’ll take you on a journey around the world of international development in this flagship podcast from the World Bank Group. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let hosts Paul Blake and Raka Banerjee introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place.
The Poverty Podcast Join us and poverty specialists as we explore the latest data and research on poverty reduction, shared prosperity, and equity around the globe.
Table for 10 billion Table for 10 Billion is a limited podcast series exploring what it will take to feed, nourish and protect a growing planet. Episodes of the show focus on why hunger remains persistent; how digital technology is disrupting food systems; food loss and waste and how to stop it, and more. Guests share their knowledge, as well as their experiences from years in the field.
Tell Me How In the Tell Me How podcast, host Roumeen Islam chats with experts on how to put policies in place to raise standards of living -sustainably. How do you get people to cooperate when needed, while they compete and innovate? How do technology and policy work together for better lives- both richer and equitable? Find out how! Subscribe to the Tell Me How infrastructure podcast and get insights you can act on.
What Have We Learned? The Implementation Evaluation Group (IEG) reflects on the lessons learned from tackling pressing challenges in international development.
ICSID podcast page
IFC podcast page
Climate Biz ClimateBiz—brings together clients, partners, and IFC experts to explore climate markets across the globe, taking a deep dive into industries ranging from renewable energy to energy efficiency to climate-smart agribusiness and urban transportation.
Creating Markets Creating Markets tells the behind-the-scenes stories of the people, trends, and ideas that are driving private sector investment in developing countries, reshaping economies, creating jobs, and addressing development challenges.
Creative Development IFC’s podcast series explores how finance and economic development influence―and are influenced by―creative industries around the world. We’re trying to answer the biggest question of all: how people, working together, can create meaningful change.
In Their Own Words Defying the odds. Reaching consensus. Starting over. Persisting. In a new podcast series, IFC clients, partners, and staff reflect together on their experiences on the frontlines of sustainable development—from the rainforest to the boardroom.
She Powers Africa In She Powers Africa, IFC speaks with women leaders in Africa's renewable energy space to light the path for the next generation.