"A collection of articles by one of Africa's most prolific commentators on the African publishing scene, bringing together his writings on diverse topics, such as autonomous publishing, book marketing and distribution, author-publisher relations, regional cooperation, the World Bank and African publ
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ishing, reading promotion, the inequalities of international copyright, the problems of censorship and government repression, and book marketing and distribution." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 269)
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"A profile of the Nairobi-based Friends-of-the-Book Foundation, a non-profit organization established to help alleviate the book famine in East Africa and to promote functional literacy. The organization facilitates the publication/translation (both in Kiswahili and in English) of key books for the
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reading public, and makes them available at affordable prices. This booklet sets out the background to the establishment of the organization, its principal objectives, details of books published to date and those in the pipeline." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1385)
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"The report and papers of a two-week seminar organized by the Daughters of St. Paul which brought together representatives of 17 Catholic publishing houses from 13 African countries. The proceedings of the meeting focused on the role of the Catholic Church in publishing in Africa, but there are also
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chapters on the oral and reading traditions in Africa, the book industry in Africa, book marketing, NGO publishing, professionalism in publishing, and some perspectives on religious publishing. The seminar also led to the establishment of the Association of Catholic Publishers in Africa." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1723)
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"The proceedings of an 'Indaba' on national book policies held immediately before the 1996 Zimbabwe International Book Fair, and which attracted participants and speakers from many parts of Africa and elsewhere, representing the whole spectrum of book sector interests. Conceived in collaboration wit
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h the Association for the Development of African Education Working Group on Books and Learning Materials, the 'Indaba' deliberated extensively on the desirability of effective instruments to promote the development of the African book industries. A national book policy “was recognized as constituting the basic framework within which the legitimate interests of all actors and stakeholders in book-related industries are recognized, and they are empowered to contribute towards the creation of a book reading democratic society." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 2032)
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"Brings together the various presentations made at these two Nigerian Book Foundation conferences, as well as including the recommendations put forward at the meetings, and the text of the addresses presented during the formal opening ceremonies. The NBF's second conference concentrated on the need
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for data collection for the Nigerian book industries, while the third conference examined the ideal environment for nurturing authors, and author-publisher relations. The book also includes a study, by its Director, Chukwuemeka Ike, of the role of the NBF as a national book development organization with a review of its activities to date." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 798)
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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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"An extensive discussion of the role of Christian publishers in book provision, and Christian publishing and book distribution in the countries of the South. It examines pertinent issues under three major areas of activity: (1) general Christian publishing, covering, for example, the problems of cre
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ating and maintaining a ‘commercial’ publishing house in the Third World, including aspects of training and scholarship programmes; (2) publishing for newly literates and new readers, which includes a case study of the Adult Literacy Organization of Zimbabwe (ALOZ), its achievements, strengths and weaknesses, its funding, and relationship with partners, etc.; and, (3) theological education and the development of theological libraries. The book concludes with some practical proposals on the way ahead and a possible agenda for development." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1712)
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"The Intra-African Book Support Scheme (IABS) was set up in 1991 to support African readers and publishers through improving the distribution of African-published materials to libraries in Africa. The recipient-request led scheme was launched by African Books Collective and Book Aid International, a
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nd enjoyed donor support. This study looks at its impact in Kenya and Tanzania, two neighbouring countries in East Africa who have different language policies and publishing backgrounds. A number of publishers and librarians in the two countries were interviewed, as were ABC and BAI staff in the UK. Records and files were consulted were possible. The study concludes that an expansion of the scheme is desirable as the demand for books supplied under the scheme is enormous, but the quantities shipped are still small. Calls on librarians to take the initiative and make a much stronger case for the importance of books and libraries, and to acquire local and African-published material more systematically. The authors also suggest that the possibility of establishing a Kiswahili Books Collective should be investigated." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1397)
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"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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"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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"This PhD thesis, “theoretically informed by Giroux's concepts of border and critical pedagogy”, examines how indigenous publishers manage to give a voice to cultures in an environment characterized by conflicting interests mediated by the State. It aims to provide an understanding of “the int
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ersection of social structure and human agency in the process.” To shed light on publishers' cultural practices, the author investigated their publishing output and their interaction with the wider cultural environment. He conducted interviews with editors and private sector publishers, sought the publishers’ views on state intervention (and domination) in publishing, as well as interviewing government officials and writers. The author found that indigenous publishers are conscious of their cultural role, but that they need more professionalism, that there is a need for both national and regional cooperation, and a sharper understanding of indigenous publisher’s role “of giving a voice to the voiceless majority – and their various identities – through the written word.” The author argues that the exclusive use of French in education and publishing complicates their task, and partially explains how indigenous knowledge is neglected, and how the cultures of the underprivileged are marginalized." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 363)
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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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"A very useful hands-on type of guide for authors, containing many helpful tips and a great deal of practical advice, and also examining the business of publishing from the publisher’s point of view. Part 1 of the book consists of a range of overview articles on the book publishing industry in Sou
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th Africa and the different areas of publishing, including a chapter on publishing in African languages. Part 2 provides advice on how to find the right publisher and describes how a publisher decides what to publish; part 3 sets out how publishing works (including an excellent chapter on publishing contracts and royalty agreements discussing a standard publisher’s contract on a clause-by-clause basis); part 4 gives helpful advice on how to prepare a manuscript, and how to structure a book, read proofs, and prepare an index (where required); and part 5 is a fully annotated directory of South African publishers giving details of each publisher’s list, and pointing authors directly to the publishing house most suitable for his or her type of book. Although intended primarily for authors and writers in South Africa, this guide provides a valuable companion for authors in other parts of the continent. The first edition (1994) also included overviews of different sectors of the book publishing industry in South Africa, with four contributed chapters on “The Afrikaans Market” (Kerneels Breytenbach), “'Alternative Publishing” (Russell Martin), “Educational Publishing” (Kate McCallum), and “Tertiary-level Publishing” (Mike Jacklin)." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 2516)
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"Un aperçu complet et un rapport de situation sur l'état du livre et des industries du livre dans six pays d'Afrique francophone, dont deux en Afrique de l'Ouest : Côte d'Ivoire (Marie Agathe Amoikon & Omar Sylla) et Sénégal (Madieyna Ndiaye) ; deux en Afrique centrale : Cameroun (David N'dachi
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Tagne) et Zaïre (Ntita Nyembwe) ; et dans deux pays du Maghreb : Maroc (Abdelkader Manaa) et Tunisie (Abdelkader Ben Cheikh). La première partie de l'ouvrage est constituée d'études par pays. Chaque étude commence par un bref rappel historique, puis passe en revue les différentes composantes des professions du livre : éditeurs (publics, commerciaux, éducatifs, universitaires, religieux, etc.), industries de l'imprimerie, bibliothèques et développement des bibliothèques, commerce de détail et distribution de livres, en identifiant les problèmes communs et en concluant par une évaluation des perspectives d'avenir. La deuxième partie de l'ouvrage présente une synthèse des études nationales, étayée par des graphiques et des tableaux, ainsi qu'une grande variété de données statistiques. La troisième partie contient une conclusion générale et une analyse de l'enquête par questionnaire utilisée dans le cadre de l'étude. Note : l'ancienne Agence de Coopération Culturelle et Technique (ACCT) fait maintenant partie de l'Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 362)
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"Assesses the “entertainment” programme of this Christian publisher’s books in Kiswahili, and its contribution in promoting writing in African languages. Includes a bibliography of the Press's Kiswahili publications." (Hans
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M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1721)
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"Examines the nature of book subsidy schemes in Europe, North America, Australia, India, and in Africa." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Read
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ing in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1401)
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"A critical review of book aid programmes in Africa by international donor organizations. Provides a number of guiding principles that ought to be considered in any book support programmes. The author urges donors to provide more support for smaller projects, and advocates lead funding." (
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Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1422)
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"A UNESCO-commissioned study that sets out the background that led to the establishment of the African Publishers Network, its constitution, policies, programmes and activities, publications, and its achievements. Also examines APNET's relations with the World Bank and with donor agencies." (
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Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1308)
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"A bibliography of 628 annotated entries (in English and some in French), arranged by type of materials, i.e. picture-story books, fairy tales, poetry, drama, etc. With country and author indexes." (Hans
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M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1578)
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