Recordkeeping for Organisational Development: The Case of Community Organisations in Rural Bangladesh

This qualitative study discusses recordkeeping practices of community organisations (COs) in rural Bangladesh. Although recordkeeping plays a key role in this process, the academic literature has hardly looked at the role recordkeeping plays in the organisational development of COs. The analysis showed the presence of proactive and reactive recordkeeping practices within these organisations. Organisations that are performing better demonstrate proactive recordkeeping practices influenced by leadership vision, digital practices and a strong urge for independent identity. The research has implications for CO development through recordkeeping practices as well as for the non-government organisations and government departments that are supporting COs in developing countries such as Bangladesh.