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Question: Can yon provide a reference list in Harvard style for all the sources that have been used in below paragraphs: National Archives of Zimbabwe was established in the year 1935, through an Act of Parliament now referred as the National Archives Act of 1986. This institution is of paramount importance, as it serves as the nation’s storehouse of historical documents and records, storing the country’s documented history. As a vital department under the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, its main mission is to acquire, preserve, and provide public access to Zimbabwean documentation heritage in whatever format, in an efficient and economic manner. National Archives of Zimbabwe is facing a critical problem in its mission of safeguarding the country’s rich historical legacy. The dilemma is emanating in the realms that the Public Sector Digital Records Management Framework (PSDRMF) framework, which was endorsed and approved by the parent Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage in 2017, a beacon of hope that carries promises of revolutionizing electoral document management, accessibility, and preservation, has not really come to life since the day of its conception. The protracted delay in spearheading implementation of this framework has resulted in raising concerns about the state of preparedness of NAZ in harnessing the use of this powerful technology tool effectively. However, it should be noted that NAZ has started process to acquire an EDRMS solution as suggested by Nduna and Magama in their work “Road to EDRMS solution in Zimbabwe”. This study investigates a comprehensive evaluation of the National Archives of Zimbabwe’ state of preparedness in the implementation of Electronic Document Records Management System (EDRMS), by exploring its implications on multicultural heritage preservation. 1.2 BACKGROUND The National Archives of Zimbabwe plays a fundamental role in collecting, preserving and proving access to the public in accessing historical records that mirror the nation’s rich diverse cultural heritage. According to Harris (2015), effective management of these records is very important for safeguarding national identity, promoting cultural tourism development and supporting research and education initiatives. However, it should be noted that the National Archives of Zimbabwe’s traditional paper based systems are facing serious problems, including aging infrastructure, limited resources among others, Ngulube (2019). As highlighted by Duff and Cherry (2008), cultural heritage institutions face quite a number of predicaments in managing their records, including issues related to accessibility, preservation and authenticity. The main aim of EDRMS framework approved in 2017, is to tackle the above mentioned predicaments by establishing a centralized platform for managing and preserving the electronic documents. As articulated by Gilliland and McKemmish (2013), effective heritage management is of paramount importance in ensuring the accountability and transparency of governments institutions. This study is valuable, as it seeks to conduct an investigation into the state of preparedness of the National Archives of Zimbabwe in spearheading the implementation of EDRMS, and its implications for diverse heritage preservation. The research will be valuable as it will contribute in understanding the setbacks and benefits associated with implementing EDRMS, in cultural heritage institutions, thereby informing policies and practices for effective records management. 1.3 AREA OF STUDY The study focuses on the National Archives of Zimbabwe (NAZ), a government department under the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage. It is mandated to safeguarding and maintaining administrative, legal and historical records of the government and other monumental documents of national significance. NAZ operates under the National Archives of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 25:06] that guides the management of public archives, records, collection of oral tradition and national monuments. In addition to maintaining public records, NAZ also participates in various programs in connection to museums and monuments, delivers educational programs, works on digitization of archives, conducts historical research and publishes numerous titles on Zimbabwe's rich history and heritage. The main archival building is located in Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe and it houses thousands of documents, manuscripts, photographs and maps which constitute an essential resource for researchers both nationally and internationally. 1.4 AIM OF THE STUDY To assess National Archives of Zimbabwe’s state of preparedness towards the implementation of Electronic Document Management System (EDRMS) and explore its implications on multicultural heritage preservation. 1.5 OBJECTIVES To evaluate the current infrastructure, resources and policies at the National Archives of Zimbabwe that are in place to support the successful implementation of EDRMS. To investigate the impact of prolonged EDRMS implementation on multicultural heritage preservation. To identify strategies that are vital in spearheading the successful implementation of EDRMS and enhancing National Archives of Zimbabwe’s preparedness. 1.6 RESEARCH QUESTIONS What is the current state of preparation of NAZ, in terms of infrastructure, resources and policies towards the implementation of EDRMS? What impact has the delayed implementation of EDRMS had towards the preservation and accessibility of multicultural heritage documents? What vital measures can the National Archives of Zimbabwe spearhead to overcome these impediments and ensure the successful deployment of EDRMS for a better multicultural heritage preservation? 1.7 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM The National Archives of Zimbabwe’s prolonged implementation of the Electronic Document Records Management System (EDRMS), which was endorsed by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage dating back to 2017, in the form of a framework called the Public Sector Digital Records Management (PSDRMF) possess severe dangers towards the preservation and accessibility of Zimbabwe’s multicultural heritage. Hence, this research seeks to highlight and address the gray areas in preparedness, infrastructure and regulations that hinder successful implementation of EDRMS, thereby ensuring the long term preservation. To achieve this goal, qualitative approach method will be deployed to come up with solutions. 1.8 JUSTIFICATION OF THE STUDY This study is justified taking into consideration of the critical need to safeguard Zimbabwe's diverse cultural heritage in the digital age, a major characteristic of the 21st century. As highlighted by Yeo (2017), "the management of electronic records is critical to the preservation of cultural heritage and the accountability of governments". By conducting an assessment on National Archives of Zimbabwe's state of readiness in implementing Electronic Document Records Management System (EDRMS), this research will identify gaps and opportunities in adopting EDRMS, thereby playing a significant role towards conservation of the nation's precious treasure of multicultural heritage for posterity and also enhancing promotion of good governance in the process.