Frequently asked questions

Can anyone submit a reproducibility package to the Reproducible Research Repository?

At this time the Reproducible Research Repository is only open to submissions from World Bank staff and consultants, or research directly funded by the World Bank.

Are the reproducibility packages in the Reproducible Research Repository verified?

Yes, all packages published in the Reproducible Research Repository have been verified.

I have a question about the contents of one of the published reproducibility packages, who should I contact?

Questions should be directed to the listed authors of the reproducibility package, copying reproducibility@worldbank.org

I see that not all published packages contain the data necessary to reproduce the results. Why is that? The data I use have been obtained under strict data sharing rules that forbid access and use of the data by anyone who was not listed as a research team member in the contract. How can the reproducibility package by verified without violating the terms of the contract?

Data is shared as much as possible, according to the terms of use of the data and any relevant access restrictions. In some cases, data licenses or terms of use do not allow for republication. In all cases, the packages include a Data Availability Statement that explains all data sources and provides details on the steps a third party would need to take to gain access to the data.