TWO experts in the field of archiving were brought here, courtesy of the Mexican government, to advise on the digitisation of historical documents for the purpose of making them available to the public Online. According to a release from the Mexican Embassy, while here, the experts also carried out a diagnosis of the local collections, and taught an introductory course on conservation and possible actions for implementation.
Participants in the training activities had the opportunity of learning about possible conservation strategies, and the work of the General National Archives of Mexico.
The workshop primarily focused on designing a management strategy to meet the needs of preservation and dissemination of the documental collections, with materials dating back to the 18th Century.
During their meeting with Minister within the Ministry of Education Nicolette Henry, the two experts brought her up to speed on the work they did during their visit to the National Archives of Guyana.
This project, the release said, “is an effort to support Guyana in the conservation of its historical documental heritage, which is vital to ensure the right to access information and which supports the sense of national identity through documents that record the history of the country.”
It’s also part of a joint effort among the General National Archives, the National Archives of Guyana and the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation in the hope of strengthening human resources in Guyana via the transfer of the knowledge and experience of Mexican specialists.
With this contribution, the release said, the Government of Mexico reiterates its commitment in the field of cooperation with Guyana.
This project is part of a series of commemorative activities being carried out by Mexico and Guyana in the following months to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Independence.