National Archives of Zambia

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National Archives of Zambia
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LocationLusaka, Zambia

The National Archives of Zambia preserve the archives of the Republic of Zambia and maintain its legal deposit library.[1] The library holds 70,000 volumes.[2][nb 1] Its headquarters are located in Ridgeway in the city of Lusaka.

Mission statement[edit]

To effectively manage and preserve public records, archives, printed and non-printed publications in order to facilitate lawful access to this information to all stakeholders, thereby promoting efficiency and effective government administration.[4]

Mandate[edit]

  • To provide for the preservation, custody, control and disposal of public archives including public records of Zambia;
  • Registration of newspapers;
  • To provide for the printing and publication of books; and
  • The preservation of printed works published in Zambia.[5]

The Role[edit]

The role of the National Archives will be to provide an efficient and effective records management system and safe custody of all public records, archives and printed and non-printed publications in order to ensure lawful access to information by government institutions and the general public.”[6]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ According to the United Nations, as of 2010 approximately 83 percent of adult Zambians are literate.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ National Archives of Zambia
  2. ^ Zambia - Libraries and museums
  3. ^ "Adult literacy rate, population 15+ years (both sexes, female, male)". UIS.Stat. Montreal: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Ministry of home affairs". 2020-05-26.
  5. ^ "Ministry of home affairs". 2020-05-26. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  6. ^ "Ministry of home affairs". 2020-05-26. Retrieved 2020-05-26.

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