Abstract
This article examines the role of archives in Cameroon’s public development policies, from post-independence five-year plans to the National Development Strategy 2020–2030 (SND2020–2030). After gaining independence, African countries sought to formulate endogenous development policies, often influenced by international cooperation models. However, archives have paradoxically remained relatively marginal in these development processes, despite being crucial for continuity and transparency in public actions, as demonstrated in the reviewed literature. The article highlights the challenges of integrating archive management systems into development strategies, despite being essential for the planning, management, and evaluation of public policies. It also analyzes current archiving policies and proposes ways to strengthen their place in national governance.
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Olembe, Esther
(2024)
"Archives in Cameroon in Public Development Policies: From Five-Year Plans to the National Development Strategy 2020–2030,"
Journal of African Policy Studies: Vol. 30:
No.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/joaps/vol30/iss1/2