THE SLOWNESS OF DOCUMENT DIGITIZATION IN LOCAL ARCHIVES AND ITS IMPACT ON ACCESS TO SOCIAL INFORMATION
Abstract
This article examines the slow pace of digitization of archival documents in local archival institutions of the Republic of Uzbekistan and how this limitation restricts citizens’ online access to historical, social and legal information. Special attention is paid to the Law “On Archiving” of 2010 and the planned introduction of a departmental electronic archive system starting in 2023-24. The article analyses the gap between legislative provisions and practical implementation, and highlights the negative consequences for academic research, genealogy, journalism and education. It is useful for researchers and practitioners in history, archival science, information society and social sciences.
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