"Dans le cadre des activités multilatérales menées par l'Agence de coopération culturelle et technique (ACCT) - désormais intégrée à l'Organisation internationale de la Francophonie - elle a apporté son soutien à l'élaboration de politiques nationales du livre, ainsi qu'à la production e
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t à la diffusion d'outils pédagogiques dans les pays du Sud, en mettant l'accent sur les manuels scolaires destinés à l'éducation de base. Dans le cadre de cette stratégie, elle a publié deux études importantes analysant le secteur du livre dans les pays en développement en général, et l'industrie du livre en Afrique francophone en particulier. Le premier titre porte sur l'état et les perspectives de l'édition scolaire dans les pays du Sud. Il examine les questions fondamentales liées aux facteurs infrastructurels et sociaux, étudie les différents acteurs impliqués dans la rédaction et l'édition de matériel pédagogique, ainsi que les problèmes communs auxquels ils sont confrontés. L'étude se penche également sur les aspects financiers et de formation du développement du livre et formule un certain nombre de suggestions susceptibles de créer un environnement sain pour le développement de politiques nationales du livre efficaces et la publication de livres scolaires et d'autres matériels éducatifs de haute qualité." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 382)
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"A handbook for all those involved in the writing and production of textbooks in developing countries, although primarily intended as a tool and practical guide to assist textbook authors. It includes detailed, step-by-step descriptions of how to produce a textbook, covering all aspects of planning
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and preliminary research, development, illustrations, design and format, typography, artwork, page make up, as well as reviewing aspects of costs. There is also an appendix of project evaluations, a bibliography, and a helpful glossary of terms." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 2452)
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"Describes the many obstacles involved with literacy promotion in the developing nations of Africa, Asia, and South America. The authors of the 10 articles in this collection share their knowledge and experience of literacy promotion in the developing world, including the challenges faced by those w
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ho publish, print, and distribute reading materials with limited support and resources. The articles also offer suggestions and possible solutions for increasing the developing world's access to quality indigenous reading materials. Among papers included are: “Reading in Developing Countries: Problems and Issues” (Vincent Greaney); “Developing Local Publishing Capacity for Children's Literature” (Tony Read); “Promoting Children's Book Publishing in Anglophone Africa” (Scott Walter); and “Donated Book Programs: An Interim Measure” (Rosamaria Durand and Suzanne M. Deehy)." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 2174)
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"This report is the result of a joint study of gender aspects in textbooks used in primary schools in Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe, which was commissioned by the Swedish International Development Co-Operation Agency (Sida) to be used as an input to the development of programmes which address the
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issue of quality in basic education. The report consists of three separate country-specific studies, supplemented by information gathered through interviews with individuals involved in textbook production, mainly in Zimbabwe. The three case studies examine gender aspects of primary school textbooks, gender policies, stereotyping of gender roles, stereotyping of women’s roles in textbooks, and the role of publishers. The authors state that“gender issues have not featured in African publishing debates. The issues are not yet perceived as a component of African publishing development”, and that there are two inter-related aspects to gender equity in African publishing, namely (1) the role of African women in publishing, and (2) the content of books and editorial policies of publishers. The report makes a number of recommendations that should be addressed by publishers to produce more gender aware textbooks, to involve women in buying books, reading and writing, and to facilitate women entering management levels in publishing and textbook procurement." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 2372)
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"It has become increasingly clear to those involved in textbook projects that textbook publishing should not be isolated from book publishing in general, but should be an integral part of it. A major Conference on Textbook Provision and Library Development in Africa, which took place in Manchester i
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n October 1991 made an attempt to contribute to that end. As a follow-up to the Manchester conference, UNESCO (118), with UNDP funding, undertook a study on Textbook Provision and the Feasibility of Cooperation among SADC countries, where national specialists and task forces conducted a systematic analysis of the strengths and difficulties within their country’s textbook provision system. The process of carrying out national case studies for five SADC countries contributed to the development and institutionalization of comprehensive and integrated policies for textbook provision, and helped in particular to identify constraints which have prevented effective textbook provision. The exercise itself was intended as a capacity building strategy. Each case study examined the mode of book provision and identified strengths and weaknesses, and brought together basic information and statistics. The exercise clearly indicated that the interaction between book industries and textbook publishing still are still inadequate in many countries." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 349)
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"Developed by the International Institute of Educational Planning (IIEP) and designed for guided self-instruction, these twelve modules are intended both for planners – especially those working in central units of the Ministry of Education – and for administrators involved in the development of
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textbooks at its various stages. The modules cover financing strategies, costing/programming, design, production, quality control, distribution and use, as well as management of the publishing process. Module 8 provides an introduction to desktop publishing. The modules “propose a methodology which should enable the participants to analyze a situation at any given time and to identify specific solutions to propose to decision-makers.” A Trainer's Guide is included, as is a simulation model (on diskette) for Module 3: Quantifying Needs." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 2456)
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"In response to the lack of information on gender bias in existing textbooks in the countries of the Commonwealth, the Commonwealth Secretariat commissioned three major studies of primary school textbooks: one in the Caribbean, one in Asia, and one in Africa, the latter undertaken by Wanja Thairu (K
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enya). The major findings of these studies are reported in this volume, which also includes further sections on “Inclusive and gender sensitive language”, “Guidelines for textbook writers and producers”, and “Suggestions for teachers and teacher educators”. The final section is an “Evaluation guide”, which presents a tool for the evaluation of gender bias in textbooks and other learning materials. Also includes a bibliography." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 2375)
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"The first part [...] deals with [...] topics as copyright protection, desktop advances, the role of the editor, multinational publishers, scholarly publishing, best-sellers, and more. Major essays explore the nature and impact of the new technologies, changing patterns of readership, scientific pub
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lishing, developments in textbooks, encouraging literacy, economics, and other important issues. The second part of the Encyclopedia focuses on international aspects of publishing. It surveys the industry in the United States, Britain, France, Germany, and Japan, and examines how developments in the evolving economies of Eastern Europe, the European Community, Southeast Asia, and other parts of the world have an impact on publishing worldwide. The Encyclopedia also offers insights into Africa's drastic book shortage and how the publishing community might reach this market." (Publisher description)
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"Rapport d'une conférence parrainée par l'ACCT sur l'édition de livres éducatifs et la rédaction de manuels scolaires en Afrique francophone, qui a examiné les problèmes rencontrés par les industries du livre en difficulté." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa,
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3d ed. 2008, nr. 361)
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"A detailed study and analysis of textbook provision in Namibia investigated by a private sector consultant and a public sector consultant, who conclude that the general state of the industry is healthy with scope for development, and propose the initiation of inter-country discussions on curriculum
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content." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 729)
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"Reports about a meeting of the Donors to African Education group [now Association for the Development of Education in Africa, ADEA] its research agenda, and its growing involvement with the private sector in African publishing." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d e
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d. 2008, nr. 1410)
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"La contribution potentielle des éditeurs du secteur privé au maintien à long terme d'une alphabétisation durable en Afrique de l'Ouest francophone est l'objet de ce document. Les informations sont tirées d'un projet de recherche de quatre mois entrepris en Côte d'Ivoire, au Mali et au Bénin
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en 1993/94. L'auteur soutient que l'un des meilleurs moyens pour la communauté internationale de contribuer à des réalisations plus solides en matière d'alphabétisation que celles enregistrées depuis les années 1960 est d'encourager les éditeurs locaux du secteur privé, travaillant seuls ou dans le cadre de partenariats nord-sud ou sud-sud, à créer et à diffuser des matériels imprimés appropriés pour l'alphabétisation et la post-alphabétisation." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 392)
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"Provides a detailed analysis of the state of textbook provision in Malawi at all levels of education. Discusses the development of curriculum and textbooks, the management of publishing and textbooks, marketing, sales and distribution, the finance of textbooks, and ends with recommendations for imp
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roving the provision of textbooks in Malawi." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 665)
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"Published shortly after the ending of apartheid, this was an important collection containing 17 papers by educationists and publishers. It offered fresh insights, and a comprehensive analysis of how South African textbooks are produced, and suggests ways in which the industry could transform itself
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in order to provide more, better, and cheaper books for South Africa's post-apartheid education system. The book concludes with a list of twelve recommendations "A Vision for Educational Publishing in South Africa", setting out a framework and a range of guidelines that might govern the practices of educational publishing in South Africa, and it would be interesting to compare this vision with the reality today, almost ten years later." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1036)
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"Provides the background and details on curriculum and textbook development, publishing and textbook production, marketing, sales and distribution, and the financing of textbook production." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1221)
"A report on the national seminar on primary textbook publishing organized by the Educational Materials Unit, Ministry of Education, Zambia." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1185)