What is it about?
This chapter presents a comprehensive examination of the intricate nature of security classification and declassification within intergovernmental organizations (IGOs). It accomplishes this by examining different categories for classifying information as well as established procedures for declassifying it.
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Why is it important?
The management of classified information has long been a topic of interest in the field of public administration. However, researchers focusing on intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) have neglected to extensively explore this subject. Although there are numerous IGOs, each with their own distinct objectives and operational procedures, including diverse levels of information security for classifying records.
Perspectives
The chapter delves into the implications of how secrecy is perceived, the practicalities involved in declassification procedures, and the procedural environment required for a successful implementation.
Dr Shadrack Katuu
University of South Africa
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This page is a summary of: Security classification and declassification within intergovernmental organizations 1, December 2020, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.4324/9780429347092-9.
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