DAMA International is a not-for-profit, vendor- independent association of technical and business professionals dedicated to advancing the concepts and practices of information resource management (IRM) and data resource management (DRM).

DAMA International's Vision

DAMA International's vision is to be an essential resource to those who engage in information and data management.

DAMA International's Mission

DAMA International's primary purpose is to promote the understanding, development and practice of managing information and data as a key enterprise asset worldwide.

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