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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=ecxmsonormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Dear Listers<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=ecxmsonormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Where are you? So far, we have not had active participation as is the usual KICTANet style. We are calling on listers from the countries where this study was conducted to share their thoughts. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=ecxmsonormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">And thank you Barrack, Kemunto, Kariuki, Mburu, Ngeno and Brainac for your thoughts and useful comments. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=ecxmsonormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">So today is day 3, and we continue with the e-discussion on <B><I>Aligning records management with ICT e-government and Freedom of Information in East Africa</I></B><I>, </I>a study conducted by International Records Management Trust (IRMT) and supported by IDRC, a study that covered five Eastern African Countries namely Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and Tanzania. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=ecxmsonormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Under the issue of <B>Planning for Records Management Requirements in ICT systems, </B>we focus on the third concern raised namely <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Lack of planning for records management functionality in ICT systems.<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=ecxmsonormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">To guide in our thoughts on this concern, let us consider the following: </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">�<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT face=Arial>What standards are used in records management in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi if any?<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">�<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT face=Arial>Are the standards international, local or regional?<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">�<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT face=Arial>Are there global standards in place?<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">�<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT face=Arial>Have any of the governments adopted these standards?<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">What steps could be taken to support the introduction of good practice standards in the region?</SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Have a great friday.</SPAN></P>
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From: ggithaiga@hotmail.com<BR>Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:18:14 +0000<BR>Subject: [kictanet] Day 2: Resumption of e-Discussion on Aligning records management with ICT e-government and Freedom of Information in East Africa<BR>CC: kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<BR>To: ggithaiga@hotmail.com<BR><BR>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">We appreciate all those who sent their messages of condolences for Evelyn Rono. Those who have not done so, can still send up till Monday evening. </SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">And today, we will continue with the e-discussion on <B><I>Aligning records management with ICT e-government and Freedom of Information in East Africa</I></B><I>, </I>a study conducted by International Records Management Trust (IRMT) and supported by IDRC, a study that covered five Eastern African Countries namely Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and Tanzania. </SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Under the issue of <B>Planning for Records Management Requirements in ICT systems, </B>we focus on the second concern raised namely </SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Lack of planning for records management functionality in ICT systems.</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">To guide in our thoughts on this concern, lets consider the following: </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></P>
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<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; tab-stops: list .5in" class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">What bodies/institutions/agencies are tasked with management of government records?</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; tab-stops: list .5in" class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Wjat type of systems do these bodies use to manage records?</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></LI>
<LI style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; tab-stops: list .5in" class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Is there any co-ordination between these bodies?</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></LI></UL>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class=ecxMsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Question</SPAN></B></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">How is the lack of attention to records management impeding these agencies and boards from fulfilling their mandate to co-ordinate ICT implementation?</SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> We look forward to hearing from listers from all the five countries.</SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class=ecxMsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Have a great day.</SPAN></P>
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