Introduction »
In our environment today, virtually all organizations, regardless of size, possess and manage a legacy of records and information, accumulate a rapidly growing store of records/information, and anticipate a future that is mostly, but not entirely, electronic.

It's estimated that more than 90% of the records/information being created today are electronic. Coupled with the overwhelming growth of electronic messages - most notably e-mail and instant messaging - the

management of records/information has become a critical business and social issue. How that information is managed has significant business, legal, and technology ramifications. Ultimately, it doesn't matter what medium is used to create, deliver, or store records/information when determining if content is a record and should be managed accordingly.

However, individuals and organizations also produce a vast range of important records/information - such as letters, reports, emails, marketing materials, studies, engineering drawings, handwritten consultation notes, and committee minutes - all of which constitutes an organization's memory of its processes and procedures, and its knowledgebase of its expertise, experience, and specializations.

Records and Information Management Awareness Foundation (RIMA Foundation) brings together knowledge and creating awareness about information management & security to improve the information

management/security awareness globally thereby promoting transparency and accountability in both public and private organisations .

For many organizations and individuals, records/information will continue to be important for as far ahead as they can see even though they will rely increasingly on knowledge management technology.

About RIMA Foundation »
RIMA Foundation is a non-profit, Non-Governmental organisation that seek to promote access to information, raise public consciousness on the need for proper management and security of records and information, and encourage the overall development of the information management community for the benefit of humanity and the industry.

Aims and Objectives of RIMA Foundation »

RIMA Foundation is set up for the purpose of serving as  information management resource for the benefit of the Information Management (IM) community and the society at large. To leverage on the benefits provided by the emergence of ICT in promoting the awareness for the need for proper records & information management, compliance and access to Information and to accomplish the following set goals:

• To support members, organisations and government on Information Management projects.

• To provide an avenue for the showcasing of potentials of products and services available in the industry

• To contribute to the development and advancement of the information management industry.

• To provide a common platform for the interaction of information management practitioners all over the world.

• To Research and provide solutions to various challenges facing the Information Management industry.

• To encourage and reward innovations that increase efficiency and reduce cost managing records, contents & information.

The Foundation is funded from sponsorship and/or donation from individuals and organisations who believe in the continuous existence and development of the information management (IM) industry.

For details, please contact: info@rimaw.org