Following the successful implementation of the 2021–2025 strategy and its “digital first” principle, the Swiss Federal Archives’ new strategy ensures that in an age of data rooms and artificial intelligence, the actions of government remain traceable, verifiable and accessible over the long term.
Over recent years, the Swiss Federal Archives (SFA) have improved digital access, modernised central archive systems and stepped up collaboration within the Federal Administration. The strategy for 2026–2030 builds on the SFA’s achievements and is consistently focused on the future.
The new strategy defines four action areas.
1 Data centricity for a future-proof archive
The SFA identify data as central resources of their work. They aim to structure information sustainably from the moment it is created, and prepare it digitally so that it remains comprehensible and accessible in future.
2 Value creation through cooperation
The SFA will extend their role in the design of data governance, management and harmonisation within the Federal Administration. National and international partnerships, shared infrastructures, open-source solutions and standardised processes will give rise to synergies that increase efficiency and effectiveness.
3 Optimisation and automation
Reflecting the growth in data volumes and increased usage, the SFA are prioritising innovative technologies. They will automate archiving processes, use new technologies to reduce workloads, improve digital access and work with partners to build a new, fully automated repository for analogue archive records. This will create future-proof solutions for managing increasing volumes of data, growing complexity and the rapid pace of change.
4 Further development of the organisation
The SFA will strengthen their participatory, open and resilient corporate culture. They will promote internal collaboration, good leadership and health management, invest in developing staff members’ skills, and position the SFA as an attractive and forward-looking employer.
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