"APNET - the African Publishers Network - was formed in 1992 to promote indigenous publishing in Africa. From a modest beginning, APNET has grown to become a well-established network with members in 27 countries in all parts of the continent. With a secretariat in Harare and the active participation
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of the Board and General Council members, APNET has gained recognition as an important Pan-African network. From the inception, Sida has been one of the core donors of APNET. Sida and APNET jointly selected COWI to undertake the present evaluation, which is circulated to all donors and key stakeholders. The evaluation was designed to assess the achievements of APNET with a view to promote learning within APNET and make recommendations for the future. In addition, the effectiveness of the donor support for APNET should be assessed. The evaluation was undertaken from August to December 1998. It has included five country case studies and workshops with the Secretariat and Board, and participating as observers at the International Book Fairs in Zimbabwe and Ghana. This executive summary of the evaluation includes a total of 44 key findings, 15 conclusions and 16 recommendations." (Executive summary, page III)
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