DAMA, The Data Management Association International is an international not-for-profit association of data resource management professionals with chapters and Members-At-Large around the world.

Data Resource Management is the development and execution of architectures, policies, practices and procedures that properly manage the full data lifecycle needs of an enterprise.

DAMA International is governed by an Executive Board and an Advisory Board consisting of recognized leaders in the field of information management. DAMA produces an annual Symposium that is the premier event in the arena of Data and Information Management. DAMA annually honors individuals who have distinguished themselves in the area of data and information management with the DAMA Achievement Awards.

DAMA International's Objectives

Data Resource Management (DRM) is organizing people, energy, practices and procedures into activities that properly manage the information needs of an enterprise. Therefore, DAMA International's objective is to help DRM/IRM practitioners become more knowledgeable and skilled in their profession by...

• Defining and clarifying the roles of information and data resource management
• Educating corporate management by demonstrating how information and data asset management affects corporate performance
• Co-sponsoring regional and international conferences and symposia where industry experts present state-of-art data practices and theories
• Providing a focal point for addressing issues relating to information and data resource practices
• Establishing academic and professional certification programs for the DRM/IRM professional