Date: 1 - 6 November 2011
The successes of the Ghana International Book Fair over the years have largely been attributed to the active participation of international visitors particularly Nigerian Publishers and printers and publishers from India, and the contributions and commitments by some individuals and organisations. Institutions such as the Ministry of Education, Canadian Organisation for Development through Education (CODE), the Ghana Book Trust, the African Publishers Network (APNET), the World Bank Publishing Department and others equally relevant have continued to support the international book fair and have also boosted the morale of the organisers.
The Ghana International Book Fair offer African Publishers the gateway to West Africa in terms of trade opportunities. There are a variety of exhibitors and visitors offering meaningful exchange in selling rights, co-publishing, joint ventures and direct buying. Some publishers have noted that they had been busy selling and buying rights during GIBF.
GIBF is quite educational as it shows that effective promotion resulting in a successful book Fair.
The Fair this year intends to showcase Ghana’s Cultural Heritage especially in the literary sphere. It will provide an opportunity for the Book Industry to display their new editions and a marketplace for networking and for trading of rights among stakeholders in the sub-region. Again, a platform is also being created for dialogue with policymakers to find solutions to enhance the reading culture especially among school-going children, addressing issues that relate to books and their impact on National Development.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: info@ghanabookfair.com
Website: http://www.ghanabookfair.com