World Bank Dataset Guides
Overview
Dataset Guides are hypertext documents that provide detailed information on priority datasets of the World Bank. These dataset guides, accessible through World Banks Directory Services, provide overviews, detailed descriptions, and help towards the utilization of specific datasets. In many cases they will provide and interface for analytic browsing and GIS funtionalities.
The content of the Dataset Guide includes but is not limited to the following information:
- Abstract and Summary Information
- Archival and Access Information
- Dataset Variables and Descriptions
- Data Acquisition/Collection Summary
- Related Datasets
- Contacts and References
- Keywords
Availability of Dataset Guides
Currently available or soon-to-be released World Bank Dataset Guides are as follows:
Dataset Guide Search
The Dataset Guides are full-text indexed and searchable.