5.49 linear feet of textual records

Series consists of records relating to external conferences attended by Maurice Strong in his capacity as senior adviser to the World Bank Group (WBG) president. Series also includes records relating to Strong's attendance at and participation in both internal and external meetings. Internal meetings often include meetings with President Wolfensohn as well as the Executive Management Committee (EXCOM). Records also relate to other meetings and retreats with WBG senior management, including the managing directors and vice presidents, as well as meetings involving WBG Board of Executive Directors. Records regarding planning and support provided for President Wolfensohn's attendance at meetings and conferences is also included. Strong's meetings with managing directors cover a range of topics, including the environment sector, rural development sector, the WBG's disclosure policy, private sector development, budget issues, and liaison with non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Records with WBG vice presidentsprimarily relate to Strong's participation in vice president strategy retreats in 1995 and 1996.

Records relating to the planning, preparation, and attendance of meetings by President Wolfensohn are included in this series and reflect Maurice Strong's role in guiding President Wolfensohn's attendance at and preparation for these meetings. Records primarily concern deciding which meetings President Wolfensohn will attend and briefing him in advance.

The series also includes records relating to conferences which Strong served as moderator or chair. These include the Global Knowledge Conference (June 1997), Getting Bureaucrats out of Business (October 1995), the Special E7 Meeting (June 1996), and the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements, Habitat II (June 1996). Records relating to conference participation and attendance include conference programs and schedules, background information for attendees, and logistical information.

Records are subject to the World Bank Access to Information Policy.

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

• See records in Office of the President - Records of President James D. Wolfensohn (WB IBRD/IDA EXC-13), specifically Annual and Spring Meetings briefing materials (WB IBRD/IDA EXC-13-08), Meeting and event briefing materials (WB IBRD/IDA EXC-13-10), and Media coverage and engagement (WB IBRD/IDA EXC-13-12).

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

10 April 2025