1: Lead and transform information management

Strengthen our role as policy lead for information management

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Information is the lifeblood of government. Without it, decisions cannot be made, evidence-basedpolicy cannot be formulated and public services cannot be effectively delivered to society. To deliver world-class public services and guarantee public accountability, government must ensure it is capturing and effectively managing the information it is creating and receiving. Relevant information must be kept for long-term accountability and personal data must be held securely, in order to maintain the citizen’s trust in government. In response to these challenges, The National Archives is shaping information management policy, helping to develop services and guidance, and showing leadership across the public sector to highlight the vital status of information as an asset. We will continue to strengthen our role as policy lead for information management, raising capability across government via the work of the Office of Public Sector Information, the established Knowledge Council, and the Government Knowledge and Information Management team, based here at Kew. Challenge 1: Government and the wider information sector need better informationmanagement to strengthen accountability and release the potential of their assets. Our vision: Lead and transform information management By 2012 we aim to: • Shape future government information policy, from information creation to re-use • Show leadership in helping the public sector understand the importance of good informationmanagement • Create a common infrastructure of services and guidance to support these aims

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1.1: Knowledge and Information Management

1.2: Stakeholder Engagement

1.3: Information Policy and Strategy

1.4: Advisory Services

1.5: Emerging Technology

1.6: Services and Expertise

1.7: Best Practices and Innovation

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