The National Archives of Maldives Launches Digital Preservation Project
The National Archives of Maldives (NAM) has collaborated with OAIS Cloud and Dr. David Giaretta of Giaretta Associates to initiate a digital preservation project aimed at securing and preserving vital national documents.
The prototype of the digital preservation system was unveiled on Monday during a ceremony attended by the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Art, Ibrahim Waheed, alongside NAM’s Director-General, Mohamed Amir Ahmed.
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The National Archives of Maldives today hosted the Prototype Launching of the Digital Preservation System, in collaboration with OAIS Cloud and Dr. David Giaretta. This groundbreaking initiative fulfills a major commitment by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. pic.twitter.com/zbc1giCiO7— Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Art (@YouthGovMv) October 7, 2024
This project is particularly significant for NAM, which currently lacks the necessary digital preservation infrastructure and technical capacity. Over the past three years, the institution has actively sought to enhance its digital preservation capabilities.
The first phase of the project, which included a survey of relevant government and national bodies, was completed in June last year. This phase identified a considerable need for funding and resources to establish an effective digital archive.
The second phase, launched on Monday, focuses on testing the newly developed prototype. NAM has experienced delays in advancing this phase, primarily due to insufficient budgets and resources. However, it has now secured a one-year agreement for digital preservation services from OAIS Cloud, at no cost.
This agreement will provide NAM with essential software infrastructure, technical support, and training, facilitating the start of its digital preservation efforts and ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of its digital records.
