Author: Lisa J. Todd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Documentation
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
The establishment of the University College of the West Indies, the introduction of a course in West Indian history, and the First Caribbean Archives Conference, which Jamaica hosted in 1965, generated closer attention to archival development in the region. This dissertation examines the events that encouraged the professionalizing of archival practice in the region and explores how these groundbreaking events promoted continued development of participants' archival institutions. This dissertation argues that while officials in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago worked to develop their own archival institutions and to strengthen activities in the field, they were instrumental to the development of archival practice among other English-speaking nations. Although, Guyana was a participant in and beneficiary of these early attempts at archival development in the English-speaking Caribbean, a lack of resources now precludes the National Archives of Guyana (NAG) from influencing state institutions in the conduct of their official recordkeeping and preservation responsibilities. Close investigation has determined that inadequacies in recordkeeping, preservation, and storage of records in public institutions in Guyana and the failure to locate important institutional documents imperil the upholding of acceptable standards of accountability. Hence, the benefits of archival development are no longer evident in the condition of Guyana's archival and recordkeeping practices.
The Impact of Regional Archival Development on Guyana's National Archives and Its State Institutions
Author: Lisa J. Todd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Documentation
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
The establishment of the University College of the West Indies, the introduction of a course in West Indian history, and the First Caribbean Archives Conference, which Jamaica hosted in 1965, generated closer attention to archival development in the region. This dissertation examines the events that encouraged the professionalizing of archival practice in the region and explores how these groundbreaking events promoted continued development of participants' archival institutions. This dissertation argues that while officials in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago worked to develop their own archival institutions and to strengthen activities in the field, they were instrumental to the development of archival practice among other English-speaking nations. Although, Guyana was a participant in and beneficiary of these early attempts at archival development in the English-speaking Caribbean, a lack of resources now precludes the National Archives of Guyana (NAG) from influencing state institutions in the conduct of their official recordkeeping and preservation responsibilities. Close investigation has determined that inadequacies in recordkeeping, preservation, and storage of records in public institutions in Guyana and the failure to locate important institutional documents imperil the upholding of acceptable standards of accountability. Hence, the benefits of archival development are no longer evident in the condition of Guyana's archival and recordkeeping practices.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Documentation
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
The establishment of the University College of the West Indies, the introduction of a course in West Indian history, and the First Caribbean Archives Conference, which Jamaica hosted in 1965, generated closer attention to archival development in the region. This dissertation examines the events that encouraged the professionalizing of archival practice in the region and explores how these groundbreaking events promoted continued development of participants' archival institutions. This dissertation argues that while officials in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago worked to develop their own archival institutions and to strengthen activities in the field, they were instrumental to the development of archival practice among other English-speaking nations. Although, Guyana was a participant in and beneficiary of these early attempts at archival development in the English-speaking Caribbean, a lack of resources now precludes the National Archives of Guyana (NAG) from influencing state institutions in the conduct of their official recordkeeping and preservation responsibilities. Close investigation has determined that inadequacies in recordkeeping, preservation, and storage of records in public institutions in Guyana and the failure to locate important institutional documents imperil the upholding of acceptable standards of accountability. Hence, the benefits of archival development are no longer evident in the condition of Guyana's archival and recordkeeping practices.
Preservation of Archives in Tropical Climates
Author: René Teygeler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789074920148
Category : Archival materials
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789074920148
Category : Archival materials
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States: Record groups 171-515
Author: United States. National Archives and Records Administration
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 930
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 930
Book Description
Unesco List of Documents and Publications
Yearbook of International Organizations
Author: Union of International Associations
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783598239991
Category : International agencies
Languages : en
Pages : 1424
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783598239991
Category : International agencies
Languages : en
Pages : 1424
Book Description
Doing Business 2020
Author: World Bank
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 1464814414
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Seventeen in a series of annual reports comparing business regulation in 190 economies, Doing Business 2020 measures aspects of regulation affecting 10 areas of everyday business activity.
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 1464814414
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Seventeen in a series of annual reports comparing business regulation in 190 economies, Doing Business 2020 measures aspects of regulation affecting 10 areas of everyday business activity.
Yearbook of International Organizations
General Information Programme, UNISIST Newsletter
List of Documents and Publications of the General Information Programme and UNISIST
Author: Unesco. General Information Programme
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Information science
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Information science
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Climate Impacts on Energy Systems
Author: Jane O. Ebinger
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821386980
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
"While the energy sector is a primary target of efforts to arrest and reverse the growth of greenhouse gas emissions and lower the carbon footprint of development, it is also expected to be increasingly affected by unavoidable climate consequences from the damage already induced in the biosphere. Energy services and resources, as well as seasonal demand, will be increasingly affected by changing trends, increasing variability, greater extremes and large inter-annual variations in climate parameters in some regions. All evidence suggests that adaptation is not an optional add-on but an essential reckoning on par with other business risks. Existing energy infrastructure, new infrastructure and future planning need to consider emerging climate conditions and impacts on design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Integrated risk-based planning processes will be critical to address the climate change impacts and harmonize actions within and across sectors. Also, awareness, knowledge, and capacity impede mainstreaming of climate adaptation into the energy sector. However, the formal knowledge base is still nascent?information needs are complex and to a certain extent regionally and sector specific. This report provides an up-to-date compendium of what is known about weather variability and projected climate trends and their impacts on energy service provision and demand. It discusses emerging practices and tools for managing these impacts and integrating climate considerations into planning processes and operational practices in an environment of uncertainty. It focuses on energy sector adaptation, rather than mitigation which is not discussed in this report. This report draws largely on available scientific and peer-reviewed literature in the public domain and takes the perspective of the developing world to the extent possible."
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821386980
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
"While the energy sector is a primary target of efforts to arrest and reverse the growth of greenhouse gas emissions and lower the carbon footprint of development, it is also expected to be increasingly affected by unavoidable climate consequences from the damage already induced in the biosphere. Energy services and resources, as well as seasonal demand, will be increasingly affected by changing trends, increasing variability, greater extremes and large inter-annual variations in climate parameters in some regions. All evidence suggests that adaptation is not an optional add-on but an essential reckoning on par with other business risks. Existing energy infrastructure, new infrastructure and future planning need to consider emerging climate conditions and impacts on design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Integrated risk-based planning processes will be critical to address the climate change impacts and harmonize actions within and across sectors. Also, awareness, knowledge, and capacity impede mainstreaming of climate adaptation into the energy sector. However, the formal knowledge base is still nascent?information needs are complex and to a certain extent regionally and sector specific. This report provides an up-to-date compendium of what is known about weather variability and projected climate trends and their impacts on energy service provision and demand. It discusses emerging practices and tools for managing these impacts and integrating climate considerations into planning processes and operational practices in an environment of uncertainty. It focuses on energy sector adaptation, rather than mitigation which is not discussed in this report. This report draws largely on available scientific and peer-reviewed literature in the public domain and takes the perspective of the developing world to the extent possible."