The International Council on Archives (ICA) is pleased to announce the selection of participants for the upcoming International Workshop on Archives, to be held in Shanghai from 14-21 July 2024. We have selected participants from 15 different countries, showcasing a diverse representation from across the globe: 1 from North America, 2 from the Caribbean, 3 from Asia, 2 from the Pacific, and 3 from Europe and 1 from Europe and Central Asia. 

Evaluation Committee 

The selection process was conducted by an evaluation committee, which considered various criteria including the professional background of the participants, the significance of their capacity-building needs, their potential to disseminate the knowledge gained within their networks and institutions, the support provided by their references, their proficiency in English, and the geographical diversity of the group. 

Selected Participants 

  1. Saithong Thongkasem, Thailand 
  2. Bunloung Ly, Cambodia 
  3. Abel M’kulama, Zambia 
  4. Christine Khavaya Isiiye, Kenya 
  5. Mathara Arachchige Don Rakkitha Samaraweera, Sri Lanka
  6. Widiatmoko Adi Putranto, Indonesia 
  7. Kpadonou Abdel Kader Babatoundé, Côte d’Ivoire 
  8. Koenders Audrey, Suriname 
  9. Thu Phuong (Lisa) Nguyen, United States  
  10. Kelvin Jordan, Barbados  
  11. Kari James, Australia 
  12. Angeliki Karapanou, Greece  
  13. Zviad Melkadze, Georgia  
  14. Kolya Abramsky, United Kingdom  
  15. Svetlana Usprcova, Republic of North Macedoni 

We look forward to welcoming these distinguished participants to the workshop and fostering an environment of learning and collaboration. 

For more details, visit International Workshop on Archives.