IPA at WIPO regional seminar, Nairobi
On June 12-13, IPA brought a strong delegation to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) regional seminar in Nairobi to discuss copyright related issues for libraries, archives, museums and educational & research institutions, including exceptions and limitations.
Africa Rising: IPA Nairobi Seminar a Success
On 14-15 June 2019 the second edition of the IPA’s African Seminar series was a huge success in Nairobi with publishing professionals and policy makers discussing how Africa can become publishing industry leader in the 21st Century.
Africa in Action – International Publishers Association Commits to Concrete Action
40 African publishers’ associations gathered ahead of a two-day seminar in Nairobi as International Publishers Association signed Memoranda of Understanding with the African Publishers Network and the Association for the Development of Education in Africa to formalise the IPA’s commitment to the region.
IPA confirms commitment to African publishing at Nigerian International Book Fair
At a forum held during the Nigerian International Book Fair in Lagos on 8-9 May, IPA Secretary General, José Borghino, spoke about the IPA’s continuing commitment to African publishers.
IPA leads publisher team at WIPO regional seminar, Singapore
At the end of April, IPA Secretary General, José Borghino, led a strong team of publishers from the Asia-Pacific region at the first World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) regional seminar in Singapore.
Dubai Cares and International Publishers Association forge partnership to support the future of African publishing
Dubai Cares commits AED 2,938,800 (USD 800,000) over 4 years to support literacy, book access, indigenous publishing, and library restoration
Africa Rising: New inspirational speakers confirmed for second International Publishers Association Africa Seminar in Nairobi
From the man who has been described as “the father of African publishing” to the young winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2019, the roster of speakers for the IPA’s second Africa Seminar continues to grow.
Speakers at Nairobi Publishing Seminar announced at London Book Fair
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o was confirmed as a keynote speaker among others including the co-founders of Publiseer, Elinor Sisulu, and many more at a session on publishing in Africa.
Nairobi Publishing Seminar announcements due at London Book Fair
IPA is delighted to confirm the ‘Spotlight on Africa Session’ at London Book Fair where details of the programme and speakers will be confirmed.
IPA Regional Seminar – Save the Date
Those who studiously read our last newsletter of 2018 right to the end would have seen the save the date for our 2nd Regional Seminar in Africa, with this edition taking place in Nairobi, Kenya on 14-15 June 2019.