Identity area

Reference code

WB IBRD/IDA OPE-13-07

Title

Correspondence of the Directors-General, Operations Evaluation with Bilateral and International Organizations

Date(s)

  • 1979 - 1995 (Creation)

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Extent and medium

2.91 linear feet of textual records

Context area

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Content and structure area

Scope and content

The series consists of letters, memoranda, and messages between the DGO and the heads of evaluation units of bilateral and international organizations. The series documents primarily the formulation, implementation, and impact of evaluations within these bilateral and international organizations. Some of the correspondence is with the Special Advisor and Assistant to the DGO and the Director, Operations Evaluation Department (OEDDR). The series also contains copies of studies, publications, and reports of audits and evaluations sent to DGO. A copy of a February 15, 1980 memorandum from President Robert S. McNamara to DGO Mervyn L. Weiner addresses Bank support for upgrading national audit institutions. With this memorandum is correspondence describing implementation actions taken by the Bank and cooperation with the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSA).

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

Accruals are expected.

System of arrangement

Original file arrangement has been maintained. Files are arranged chronologically.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Records are subject to the Internal Evaluation Group's Access to Information Policy.

Conditions governing reproduction

Records are subject to the Copyright Policy of the World Bank Group.

Language of material

  • English

  • French

  • Dutch

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    Rules and/or conventions used

    Internal World Bank Group Archives rules based on ISAD(G).

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    Dates of creation revision deletion

    6 April 2006, 17 October 2008, 29 May 2009, 11 September 2009

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