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    The millennium development goals (MDGs) in Zambia: the role of records and archives in their attainment.
    (University of Zambia Press, 2013) Mulauzi, Felesia; Wamundila, Sitali; Hamooya, Chrispin
    This article examines the role played by records and archives in the attainment of each of the eight (8) MDGs in Zambia. A number of studies have examined the role of records and archives in development. However, few studies have investigated the link between the MDGs and Records and archives. This paper provides a critical review of studies on the role of records and archives in the attainment of the MDGs. The paper begins by highlighting the eight (8) MDGs. In addition, the paper discusses records and archival information. The paper further discusses the contribution of records and archival information in the attainment of the MDGs. Finally, it discusses why records and archives are under- utilised in many regions and the way forward.
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    The role of records and archives in resolving chiefdom wrangles: case study of the National Archives of Zambia.
    (Standing Conference for Eastern, Central and Southern African Library and Information Association (SCECSAL), 2014-07) Mulauzi, Felesia; Mwale-Munsanje, Velenasi; Mtanga, Naomy; Hamooya, Chrispin
    The aim of the study was to investigate the role of records and archives in resolving chiefdom wrangles at the National Archives of Zambia. The study employed qualitative methods. Data was collected through document study and interviews of staff at the institution. The findings are reported and include the kinds of records and archives available on chiefdom boundaries and inheritance, consultation of these records and archives, the extent to which they resolve chiefdom boundary wrangles, security of these records and archives and the challenges faced in accessing these records and archives. The paper concludes by recommending for increased publicity of existing records and archives on chiefdom boundaries. Additionally, there is need for documentation and preservation of information on chiefdom boundaries where there is none to avoid information sink.