Highlights from the Programme Commission

What you will find in this resource:

This flyer presents highlights from the International Council on Archives Programme Commission (PCOM), the body that drives projects strengthening the global archival community. It showcases key standards, advocacy tools, interactive platforms and member-led initiatives developed with PCOM support and available through the ICA Resource Centre.

The document provides an overview of major resources including the Records in Contexts (RiC) standard suite, guidance for describing photographic and audiovisual archives, tools to prevent theft and trafficking of documentary heritage, advocacy training on the Universal Declaration on Archives (UDA), AI-focused tutorials, African portal for administrative records retention schedules, the Open Map for Archives Network in Africa (CORAA), and global knowledge platforms linking archives and human rights. It also explains the role of PCOM and outlines ways for professionals to become involved in ICA programmes and expert groups.

 

Languages:

• English
• French
• Spanish