The report examines the state and future of indigenous publishing in Africa, highlighting achievements, challenges, and the need for strategic support from governments and financial institutions.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
The Journal Of The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation |
| Authors: | Henry Chakava, Per Gedin, Walter Bgoya, Wendy Davies |
| Geographic focus: | Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Sweden, Canada, United Kingdom |
The research method involved a seminar with presentations, discussions, and case studies from various stakeholders in African publishing, including publishers, writers, librarians, academics, and bankers.
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The report details the progress and obstacles in African publishing since the 1984 Arusha seminar, emphasizing the strategic role of publishing in education and development, and the need for national book policies, improved marketing, distribution, and financing.
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Categories: Africa geographic scope | Canada geographic scope | English publication language | Kenya geographic scope | Nigeria geographic scope | Sweden geographic scope | Tanzania geographic scope | Uganda geographic scope | United Kingdom geographic scope | Zimbabwe geographic scope | africa | cultural values | distribution | educational development | financial constraints | futures | indigenous publishing | marketing | national book policies | strategic support | technological developments | writers-publishers relationship