What is the importance of archives in the university environment?

Archives, created by individuals and administrations, are essential for institutional memory. In the university environment, poor preservation of archives is a common issue, characterized by inadequate material conditions and a lack of qualified personnel. Documents are often poorly stored, exposed to humidity and rodents, making their management difficult. Jody Daniel Nkashama discussed these issues with Nathalie Manyonga and Yannick Tshibasu from the Online University Bernadette Muleka.