The purpose of this study was to assess the preservation of and access to archives at the eSwatini National Archives (ENA). The study was based on the interpretive research paradigm, which encompasses a systematic literature review. Data were collected through different documents, such as journal articles, web pages, monographs, strategic plans, annual reports and archival legislation, with the latter providing the ENA with a statutory role to manage and preserve public records in the country. The key findings suggest that the ENA is making a remarkable effort in preserving public records. However, there was also evidence of different records preservation challenges for the ENA, including the absence of legislation and policies relating to the management and preservation of records, an inadequate budgetary allocation to support the archival activities, as well as inadequate archives and records preservation training. The researchers recommend the updating of the legislative and policy framework; regular training for archives staff; and soliciting government support for the ENA.

这项研究的目的是评估eSwatini国家档案馆（ENA）对档案的保存和访问。该研究基于解释性研究范式，其中包括系统的文献综述。数据是通过不同的文件收集的，例如期刊文章，网页，专着，战略计划，年度报告和档案法规，而后者为ENA提供了管理和保存该国公共记录的法定职责。主要发现表明，ENA在保存公共记录方面做出了巨大努力。但是，也有证据表明，ENA面临着各种记录保存挑战，包括缺乏有关记录管理和保存的法律和政策，用于支持档案活动的预算拨款不足，以及档案和记录保存培训不足。研究人员建议更新立法和政策框架。对档案人员进行定期培训；并寻求政府对ENA的支持。