Role of Records and Information Management in Realization of Kenya Vision 2030

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The role of Records, Archives, and Information Management in the Realization of Kenya’s Vision 2030 Abstract 1.0 Introduction All of the elements for effective development depend upon an effective records management infrastructure. Without a records management infrastructure, governments and organizations are incapable of effectively managing current operations, and have no ability to use the experience of the past for guidance. Records are inextricably entwined with increased transparency, accountability and good governance (World Bank, n.d). Records are essential for the effective and productive functioning of private and public organizations. Records document the decisions and activities of governments and private institutions, and serve as a benchmark by which future activities and decisions are measured. They document fundamental rights and obligations, and differentiate the rule of law from the actions of arbitrary states. Without records there can be no rule of law and no accountability. Without good records, officials are forced to take decisions on an ad hoc basis without the benefit of an institutional memory. Fraud cannot be proven, meaningful audits cannot be carried out, and government actions are not open to review (International Records Management Trust, 2011). In addition, the people of the government cannot make an informed contribution to the governance process or claim their rights. Governments which rely upon the rule of law depend upon legislative records, court records, police and prison records (World Bank, n.d). To demonstrate accountability to its citizens, a government relies upon policy files, budget papers, accounting records, procurement records, personnel records, tax records, customs records, and electoral registers, property and fixed assets registers. Lack of records

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