ABSTRACT
Over the last three decades, African scholars have conducted several studies, ranging from opinion pieces, conference and seminar presentations, graduate-level research studies, and peer-reviewed studies on the state of archives and records management education and training on the continent. The trajectory of discussions has included both the historical and socio-cultural challenges related to accountability, good governance, emerging technological innovation, and the quest to unshackle from legacy structures. Drawing from research work conducted by the African team of the InterPARES Research Project, this chapter provides an overview of archives and records management education and training in Africa. It provides historical context with selection examples of national and regional efforts. It adopts a systems thinking approach to provide an outline of the policy framework, institutional processes, and stakeholders or actors who constitute the tapestry of education and training.
