What is it about?
This article examines the processes of declassification within Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) with the aim of contributing to the discourse on declassification, including its political and logistical aspects. The study analyzes the declassification protocols followed by five different IGOs in order to gain a deeper understanding of how information is made accessible within these organizations.
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Why is it important?
Many academic articles on classification and declassification primarily address the political dimensions of declassification. On the contrary, there is a lesser focus on the operational procedures involved in actually carrying out the process of declassifying information. The discussions regarding these mechanics explore practical approaches to effectively and efficiently carry out declassification tasks.
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Neglecting declassification in archival research has been a common oversight that needs to be addressed. Declassification is an essential aspect of archival work, involving the removal of restrictions on records when they are no longer considered sensitive. However, it has often been disregarded in previous studies focusing on archives.
Dr Shadrack Katuu
University of South Africa
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This page is a summary of: Declassification: a clouded environment, Archives and Records, June 2016, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/23257962.2016.1194814.
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