About ESARBICA

ESARBICA established in 1969 in Kenya, ESARBICA brings together individuals and institutions concerned with the creation, use, preservation and management of recorded information in Eastern and Southern Africa.

The mission of ESARBICA is the advancement of archives through regional co-operation. Consistent with the objectives of the International Council on Archives (ICA), ESARBICA is concerned with:

• providing a forum for the exchange of professional ideals and expertise in the administration and preservation of archives and records;
• promoting, organising and co-ordinating activities in the management of records and archives at both regional and international levels;
• establishing, maintaining and strengthening relations between archivists in the ESARBICA region and other professionals and institutions concerned with the administration and preservation of records and archives;
• carrying out the aims and objectives of the International Council on Archives;
• facilitating continuing education through professional attachments, study visits, seminars and workshops; and
• providing technical and financial assistance to members whenever possible
• promoting the implementation of the professional code of conduct (code of ethics).