O papel do Arquivo Histórico de Moçambique na preservação de documentos e construção da memoria colectiva

Abstract

This study addresses documentary preservation and the construction of collective and institutional memory in the context of the Historical Archives of Mozambique (AHM). Considering the strategic importance of archives for maintaining the historical and cultural identity of nations, we sought to analyze how the archival practices of the AHM have contributed to the preservation and efficient management of its documentary collections. To achieve this objective, a qualitative, exploratory-descriptive research was conducted, using bibliographic and documentary procedures, complemented by semi-structured interviews with technicians directly involved in document management. The results revealed that the AHM faces significant challenges, resulting from the absence of a specific national policy for documentary preservation, structural and administrative limitations, as well as financial and technical difficulties, which compromise its capacity for effective preservation and recovery of archival information. It was concluded that the absence of clearly defined policies and strategies has resulted in weaknesses in the preservation of institutional memory, requiring immediate intervention. It is therefore recommended that a systematic national policy for document preservation be drawn up and implemented, as well as greater financial and administrative autonomy for the AHM, investment in specialized infrastructure and ongoing training of professionals, with a view to ensuring the longevity and accessibility of documentary information and, consequently, strengthening the construction of Mozambican collective and institutional memory(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)