INSTITUTIONAL MEMORY MANAGEMENT AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION: STRENGTHENING TRANSPARENCY IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

This study explores the management of institutional memory, highlighting its relationship with the fundamental right of access to information and the strengthening of transparency in public institutions. Institutional memory is defined as a set of practices that not only organizes and preserves documents and traditions, but also strengthens the identity and legitimacy of organizations. The objective of this article is to discuss how the implementation of memory management policies can contribute to consolidating a culture of social responsibility and optimizing access to public information. The methodology is based on bibliographic research, which reviews concepts of institutional memory, document management and the legal and theoretical bases of access to information in Brazil. The results indicate that institutional memory, when integrated with the guidelines for data opening and document management, offers a promising basis for the consolidation of transparency and accountability, strengthening the link between public institutions and society. It is concluded that a strategic approach to institutional memory management is an instrument to promote a more open and participatory public management.