International Council on Archives (ICA)

COVID-19 response

We lead the global archivist community through the International Council on Archives (ICA). Together, we are working to make sure that records services continue to function to facilitate business and government operations throughout this difficult period. To find out what you can access at archives around the world view our map.

About the ICA

The ICA is the premier, non-government organisation that guides effective records management and archival practice internationally.

Archivists from 199 countries and territories belong to the ICA.

David Fricker is the current ICA President. He was re-elected in 2018. His term is for another 4 years until 2022. He is working to ensure archivists embrace the digital age. He advocates for continued access to reliable, authentic, complete, usable and accessible information.

ICA membership

Our organisation and individual staff members belong to the ICA. Currently, our staff have the following roles:

  • Pacific Regional Branch treasurer
  • Programme Commission representative
  • select working groups and committee membership

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