Managing Records as the Basis for Effective Service Delivery and Public Accountability in Development: An Introduction to Core Principles for Staff of the World Bank and Its Partners

INTRODUCTION

The sections which follow examine the importance of good record keeping within the public sector and explore the need to manage information as a strategic resource. They outline the purpose of records and archives management; define the key terminology, theories, and principles underpinning records and archives care; and present a rationale for developing an integrated records management program. They review the legal and regulatory infrastructure for records and archives and conclude by outlining the key activities undertaken in records and archives management. A toolkit for assessing records management capacity can be found at: archives.worldbank.org.

CONTENTS

Introduction

Section 1 Recognizing Records as a Strategic Resource

Record Keeping and Accountability

The Collapse of Record Keeping Systems

Why Do Records Continue to Be Neglected? 9

Electronic Governance and Electronic Records 11

Section 2 Principles of Records and Archives Management

What Are Records?

Who Uses Records?

Principles of Records and Archives Care

Section 3 Developing a Strategic Approach for Managing Records

Records, Archives, and Information Management

Integrated Records and Archives Management

Key Stages in Developing an Integrated Records and

Archives Management Program

Section 4 Developing a Legal and Regulatory Infrastructure for

Records and Archives Management

Reviewing and Revising Records Legislation

Reviewing and Revising National Policies

Organizational Policies and Structures

Determining Resource Requirements

Developing a Strategic Plan

Supporting and Sustaining an Integrated Records and

Archives Management Program

Section 5 Key Activities in Records and Archives Management

Organizing and Controlling Records

Appraising and Disposing of Records

Providing Physical Protection for Records

Managing Records in Records Centers

Managing Archives

Section 6 Management of Public Sector Records Study Program

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6DvfTG75c00075be2fb75.48450289, R. (2018). Managing Records as the Basis for Effective Service Delivery and Public Accountability in Development: An Introduction to Core Principles for Staff of the World Bank and Its Partners. Afribary. Retrieved from https://beta.afribary.com/works/managing-records-as-the-basis-for-effective-service-delivery-and-public-accountability-in-development-an-introduction-to-core-principles-for-staff-of-the-world-bank-and-its-partners-3412

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