About ICA
Information for Governments
Good archives management is not just about storing records for history and research. Archives are central to good governance.
Archives and records are the tools by which governments can make themselves accountable and demonstrate their democratic credentials. Well-managed archives and records are the means by which a country can understand the who, when, where, how and why of government actions. They enable the delivery of human rights and the ability for a government to explain and defend its actions. Good management also ensures efficient, timely government.
But good records management is a difficult process. The ICA can help your government develop culturally appropriate policies and work practices to maximize the value from your archives and records. Distilled down from decades of experience and a strong international perspective, the ICA is continuously developing strategies and tools to help governments to properly manage and use their records. Projects such as the Records Keeping for Good Governance Toolkit ensure that ICA advice is practical, easily available and up-to-date. In return governments can help ICA by visibly supporting good governance and transparency.
The ICA is keen to talk to and help governments that need assistance in developing their record keeping capacity.
Examples of ICA projects supporting good governance: