THE E-ARCHIVE PROJECT AS AN INNOVATION IN THE DIGITISATION PROCESS OF THE UKRAINIAN ARCHIVE SYSTEM

Abstract

The article discusses the e-Archive project as a key innovation in the digital transformation of Ukraine’s archival system. It shows that the creation of a unified electronic environment for the accumulation, storage and search of archival documents promotes openness in public administration, simplifies access to information resources for citizens and researchers, and increases the efficiency of archival institutions. The regulatory, legal and organisational foundations for the implementation of the project are outlined, in particular the creation of a specialised ‘Archive’ module within the structure of the Ministry of Justice and the modernisation of the ‘Electronic Archival Systems (ELARSIS)’ system. The current state of implementation of the ‘e-Archive’ in 2025 at the national and regional levels, as well as the dynamics of digitisation of the National Archival Fund, are analysed. It is concluded that, despite security challenges, the ‘e-Archive’ is gradually forming a single digital space for preserving Ukraine’s historical memory.