Information resources management

Information resource management (IRM) is a philosophical and practical approach to managing government information. Information is regarded as a valuable resource which should be managed like any other resource, and should contribute directly to accomplishing organizational goals and objectives. IRM provides an integrated view for managing the entire life-cycle of information, from generation, to dissemination, to archiving and/or destruction, in order to maximize the overall usefulness of the information, and improving service delivery and program management.