International Council on Archives

• At the International Council of Archives Congress 2023 in Abu Dhabi, representatives from India and the United Arab Emirates came together to strengthen their collaboration in preserving their shared archival heritage.
• This year’s edition of the Congress is held under the theme “Enriching Knowledge Societies”
• It brings together experts and specialists in the field of archives, as well as thought leaders from around the world, to explore the transformative capabilities of providing information and access to it in modern societies.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON ARCHIVES (ICA)

• ICA is the professional organization for the world archival community, dedicated to promoting the preservation, development, and use of the world`s archival heritage.
• Secretariat – Paris, France
• It was established in 1948, under the auspices of UNESCO.
• It is a neutral, non-governmental organization, funded by the membership, which means that it maintains independence from the political process and its members include public and private archives institutions and individuals.
• It works closely with intergovernmental organizations such as UNESCO and the Council of Europe.