Cameroon’s Douala Autonomous Port Modernizes Archives with National Archives Partnership

The Douala Autonomous Port (PAD) in Cameroon has taken a significant step towards modernizing its archive system by partnering with the National Archives of Cameroon. A framework agreement was signed in Yaoundé between PAD’s Director General, Cyrus Ngo’o, and the Director of the National Archives, Dr. Esther Olembe. The agreement was witnessed by the Minister of Arts and Culture, Bidoung Mkpatt, and the Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Ngalle Bibehe.

The partnership aims to provide the PAD with a modern archive system that complies with national laws and international standards. The National Archives is responsible for collecting, cataloging, and preserving documents produced by public administrations, decentralized territorial collectivities, and private administrations responsible for public service missions. According to the Minister of Arts and Culture, this convention will support efforts to equip the PAD with a suitable archive system.

Dr. Esther Olembe stated that the partnership’s objective is to assist the PAD in establishing its archive system, which will also feed into the national archive system. The PAD has been working on modernizing its archive system for the past four years, driven by its Director General. This effort is part of various structural projects at the PAD.

Ismaël Fuda Owona, head of the PAD’s Documentation and Archives Center, noted that the institution has been working on modernizing its archive system. The PAD’s modernization efforts are aimed at improving its operations and services. The partnership with the National Archives will enhance the PAD’s ability to manage its documents and records effectively.

The modernization of the PAD’s archive system is expected to have a positive impact on its operations and services. The PAD handles a significant volume of documents and records, and an efficient archive system will enable it to manage these effectively. The partnership with the National Archives will also ensure that the PAD’s archive system meets international standards.

The agreement between the PAD and the National Archives reflects the Cameroonian government’s efforts to improve the management of public records and documents. The National Archives plays a critical role in preserving the country’s documentary heritage. The partnership will also contribute to the development of a comprehensive archive system in Cameroon.

The PAD’s modernization efforts are part of a broader strategy to improve its efficiency and competitiveness. The partnership with the National Archives is a significant step towards achieving this goal. The PAD’s archive system will be a model for other public institutions in Cameroon.

Key points

• The partnership between the Douala Autonomous Port and the National Archives of Cameroon aims to modernize the port’s archive system.
• The modernization efforts are expected to improve the port’s operations and services.
• The partnership will also contribute to the development of a comprehensive archive system in Cameroon.