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Sarah J A Flynn
Archivist (Historical Records)
Information Management and Analysis
Glaxo Wellcome plc
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> PRESS RELEASE
> 8 NOVEMBER 1999
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> RIGHTS AND RECORDS INSTITUTE LAUNCHED
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> Today, on the tenth anniversary of it foundation, the
> International Records Management Trust launches the Rights and
> Records Institute.
>
> The Institute will be dedicated to serving the international
> information management community. Its mission is to empower
> developing country governments to manage recorded information in
> support of citizens> '> rights and to make public service delivery
> more efficient, cost effective and transparent. Through its
> research and education programmes it will seek to empower records
> professionals in the world> '> s less wealthy nations to develop and
> apply meaningful solutions.
>
> Need for the Institute
> Citizens in countries around the world want their governments to
> be more open, while governments expect technology to boost
> productivity and bring services closer to the people. Yet, there
> is a paradox. Records created electronically are far more
> vulnerable than paper records to deliberate abuse, accidental
> loss and technical obsolescence. Unless official records (paper
> and electronic) are well managed, the evidence needed to
> establish accountability and protect citizens> '> rights is at risk.
> The
> world> '> s wealthiest nations are investing substantially in
> electronic records management programmes; developing countries do
> not have the resources to do
> so. Someone must translate ongoing research into methodologies
> that are
> accessible and affordable. Yet, unless this is done, the rule of
> law and citizens> '> rights are at risk.
>
> Research Programme
> The Institute will develop practical solutions to the challenges
> of modern information management facing governments around the
> world. It will define strategies for strengthening public sector
> record keeping as a means of reinforcing government
> accountability to citizens. Initially, the Institute> '> s staff
> will pursue research projects in Ghana, Namibia, Tanzania and
> Zimbabwe, which will focus on improving public sector
> accountability to citizens, with funding from the World Bank.
> Other research
> projects are being formulated.
>
> Educational Programme
> The Trust has developed a comprehensive modularised training
> system which
> balances local resource constraints with the demand for highly
> trained
> staff. This will serve national archives, as agencies with
> statutory responsibility for official records, and higher
> education institutions throughout the Commonwealth. The
> materials are also available to others who would benefit from
> their use. The Institute will facilitate the use and development
> of the materials and manage an ongoing educational programme in
> response to emerging requirements.
>
> More information
> A press pack containing more information about the work of the
> Rights and Records Institute and the International Records
> Management Trust are available upon request.
>
> Contact:
>
> Piers Cain
> Director of Research, Development and Education
> Rights and Records Institute
> International Records Management Trust>
> Tel: +44 (0) 171 242 2316; Fax: +44 (0) 171 831 7404;
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> http://www.irmt.org
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