Records management policy

Abstract

The purpose of the present “Records management policy” is to provide a records management framework, which ensures that: Records are appropriately created, managed, maintained and disposed of in accordance with the United Nations legislative requirements, policy and recognized standards of best practice; Record-keeping practices are set up to support all activities of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA); Record-keeping practices are consistent and at a suitable standard throughout ECA; Levels of responsibility are established regarding record-keeping pertaining to all functions, processes, activities and transactions of ECA; Appropriate security of and access to ECA records are provided; ECA historical documents are captured and preserved