{"id":4718,"date":"2026-02-06T11:57:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iim-africa.org\/ng\/?page_id=4718"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:20:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T15:20:51","slug":"standards-committee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iim-africa.org\/ng\/standards-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"STANDARDS COMMITTEE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<h2>STANDARDS COMMITTEE \/ WORKING GROUP<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Lorem Ipsum has been the industry&#8217;s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h2><\/h2><h2>IIM COMMITTEES &amp; WORKING GROUPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3><\/h3><h3>STANDARDS<\/h3>\n\n\n<h3><\/h3><h3>EDUCATION<\/h3>\n\n\n<h3><\/h3><h3>MEMBERSHIP<\/h3>\n\n\n<h3><\/h3><h3>RESEARCH &amp; DEVELOPMENT<\/h3>\n\n\n<h3><\/h3><h3>LIBRARY, DOCUMENTATION &amp; PUBLICATION<\/h3>\n\n\n<h3><\/h3><h3>PUBLIC RELATIONS &amp; SPONSORSHIP<\/h3>\n\n\n<h3><\/h3><h3>PROGRAMS<\/h3>\n\n\n<h3><\/h3><h3>AWARDS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 121, 186); font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: capitalize;\">STANDARDS <span style=\"color: rgb(0, 121, 186); font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: capitalize;\">COMMITTEE &amp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 121, 186); font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: capitalize;\">WORKING GROUP \/ COMMITTEE<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<span style=\"font-size:large;\">Participation in IIM Committees and Working Groups is open to eligible members of the Institute, subject to approval by the IIM Secretariat. Members serve in a voluntary capacity and are selected based on professional expertise, experience, and demonstrated commitment to the Information Management profession.<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: right; \"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1;\">LOREM CORPORATE CEO<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><sign>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style=\"line-height: 2.0;\">Benn Marshall<\/span><\/sign><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h3>Overview<br><\/h3>\n\n\n<h3><br><\/h3>\n\n\n<span style=\"font-size:large;\">Information Management refers to the systematic planning, creation, acquisition, organization, governance, security, use, exchange, preservation, and disposal of information throughout its lifecycle. IIM Standards are developed to promote high-quality professional practices, technical guidance, and industry specifications that support interoperability, consistency, and excellence within the Information Management profession.<br><br><\/span>\n\n\n<p [object NamedNodeMap]>Information Management Standards provide high-level guidance on expected behaviors, best practices, and professional conduct, supporting the long-term vision for Information Management across sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n<br><h3>Application of Standards<\/h3>\n\n\n<span style=\"font-size:large;\">Standards serve as powerful operational, governance, and business tools for organizations of all sizes. They enable organizations to:<br><br><\/span>\n\n\n\nImprove efficiency and operational performance\n\n\nManage information-related risks effectively\n\n\nDemonstrate quality and professionalism to stakeholders\n\n\nEmbed best practices into policies, systems, and procedures\n\n\nSupport sustainability, compliance, and continuous improvement\n\n\n\n<h3><br>Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n<p [object NamedNodeMap]><span style=\"font-size:large;\">The mission of the Standards Working Group is to identify, develop, review, and promote applicable Information Management standards across all stages of the information lifecycle and across diverse sectors of the economy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3><br>Objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n<span style=\"font-size:large;\">The principal objectives of the Working Group are to:<\/span>\n\n\n\nServe as a professional forum for the exchange of knowledge, experience, and best practices\n\n\nDevelop IIM standards, recommendations, manuals, specifications, procedures, policies, questionnaires, and position papers\n\n\nIdentify and propose standards-related projects and initiatives\n\n\nSupport the development of workshops and technical sessions for IIM conferences and events\n\n\nMonitor regulatory and policy developments affecting Information Management\n\n\nRepresent IIM at national, regional, and international technical forums\n\n\n\n<h3><br>Governance and Operations<\/h3>\n\n\n<p [object NamedNodeMap]><span style=\"font-size:large;\">The Standards Working Group aligns its work with relevant international standards frameworks. 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