Netia preserves Radio Kara’s audio collection
Published: MEA
TOGO: Netia is sponsoring the work of Archives du Monde to digitise the archives of Togo’s Radio Kara and to train the broadcaster’s technicians in managing and maintaining this archive independently. The goal of Archives du Monde is to protect radio archives by facilitating implementation of a lasting and reliable digital audio archive solution that not only helps to preserve the region’s cultural assets, but also provides a valuable tool in everyday broadcast operations going forward.
‘Radio Kara’s tape archive is a national treasure that excites the imagination with glimpses into the country's rich past,’ said Elisabeth Clémentin, project manager at Archives du Monde. ‘A significant part of Togo’s audio heritage is stored in this collection, and the creation of a digital archive will benefit all who appreciate African history and culture.’
In addition to planning and executing the Radio-Assist installation, Archives du Monde will provide Radio Kara’s technical staff with the training needed to become self-sufficient. Ultimately, this project will enable Radio Kara to build a growing archive and make it available to the public via a digital catalogue, populated with audio clips that highlight Togo’s history and cultural heritage.
‘Netia has been involved in the digitisation of archives for broadcasters all around the globe, and we are intensely aware of the large volume of valuable audio assets urgently in need of digitisation,’ said Isabelle Sost Michoux, communication and field marketing director at Netia. ‘We're proud to be supporting Archives du Monde and the organisation’s work to preserve unique audio content that brings Africa’s culture and history to life.’