IPA President, Michiel Kolman, reaffirms IPA commitment to literacy in Chengdu, China
IPA President Michiel Kolman today reaffirmed the IPA’s commitment to the promotion of literacy during a speech in Chengdu, China, on UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day. Speaking at the Reading Promotion Summit, at South West Jiao Tong University (WJTU), in Sichuan Province, Kolman said the IPA would continue to work closely with UNESCO and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) to spotlight the issue worldwide.
“Engagement gives us a chance to support our colleagues whereas non-engagement brings nothing.”
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