This document specifies guidelines for the archives community on the collection and reporting of statistics for the following purposes:- strategic planning and internal management of archives;- aggregating and comparing operational and performance statistics at regional, national, and international levels;- reporting to stakeholders such as funding institutions, politicians, researchers, and the general public;- promoting the role and value of archives for advancing learning and research, education and culture, and social and economic life;- improving the management of processes, reinforcing transparency and supporting good governance.All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.