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- 1990 - 2001 (predominant 1993 - 2000) (Creation)
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7.56 linear feet of textual records
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Matthew F. McHugh, an American national, was a lawyer and a US congressman before arriving at the World Bank Group (WBG). He was hired by the WBG in May 1993 as counselor to President Lewis T. Preston. He would also serve under WBG President James Wolfensohn.
While at the WBG, McHugh focused on mobilization of resources and other initiatives related to the implementation of the WBG's poverty programs. He also served as the Office of the President's (EXC) liaison with the External Affairs Department (EXT), supporting the institution's contacts with the media, government officials (particularly the US government), academics, private sector, and the general public worldwide. He also played an important role in planning the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Conference in 1994.
McHugh left the WBG in June 2005, coinciding with the departure of President Wolfensohn.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Transferred to the World Bank Group Archives from the Office of the President.
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Scope and content
Series consists of records created and maintained by Matthew F. McHugh, counselor to the WBG president, primarily during his time as counselor to President James Wolfensohn. Records consist of reference and informational materials primarily focusing on countries and Bank-financed projects. A small amount of travel records and presidential support records are also included.
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Conditions governing access
Records are subject to the World Bank Access to Information Policy.
Conditions governing reproduction
Records are subject to the Copyright Policy of the World Bank Group.
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English
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- See Records of the Office of the President - Records of President Lewis T. Preston - Records of the Counselor to the President, Matthew F. McHugh (WB IBRD/IDA EXC-12-01) for records relating to McHugh's support for President Wolfensohn's predecessor Lewis T. Preston and for a small amount of records relating to McHugh's support for President Wolfensohn that were included in that subsubfonds.
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Internal World Bank Group Archives rules based on ISAD(G).
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Dates of creation revision deletion
10 April 2025