Archive for November 17th, 2009

The Fund for International Archival Development (FIDA) is reactivated

ICA Executive Board, during its meeting of November 17th, reactivated FIDA, to create it as a largely autonomous body within the ICA Constitution.
This reactivation will consent to support projects for developing archives and the archival profession, with respect of the local situation and of cultural diversity. It’s particularly vital for developing countries.
The new FIDA shall [...]

A programme for « Young professionals » ?

The new approach the Programme Commission (PCOM) is considering to complement the projects’ one tends to develop consistent programs of its own, or supported by Sections or Branches. One of them is particularly aimed to young professionals.
It aims to involve more and more students and young professionals in ICA, so that their vision of archival [...]

Meeting of the Programme Commission (PCOM) – November the 16th

Much work has been done this year to clarify and formalize the PCOM protocols. Secretariat, members and projects mentors’ roles were clearly stated. Application forms, evaluation forms and so on were updated or developed. Models for contracts with the projects managers were established. The new Pcom workspace, on the new ICA website, will help to [...]