GPA bemoans weak national book policy and enforcement of copyright laws
The Ghana Publishers Association (GPA) has observed the lack of a comprehensive national book policy and weak enforcement of copyright laws continue to hamper the growth of the Ghanaian publishing industry. The President of the Association, Edward Yaw Udzu, also says limited access to modern printing technology affects the quality and competitiveness of locally produced […]
The Ghana Publishers Association (GPA) has expressed concern over the absence of a comprehensive national book policy and weak enforcement of copyright laws, which continue to hinder the growth of the Ghanaian publishing industry. GPA President Edward Yaw Udzu called for government intervention, including tax waivers on publishing materials, financial support, and incentives for local publishers, as well as strengthening copyright protection and implementing a robust national book policy.
The GPA's Golden Jubilee National Symposium at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) brought together stakeholders to discuss the future of publishing and literacy in Ghana. Keynote speaker Prof. Felix Narku Engmann warned against making a local language the primary medium of instruction in higher education due to language diversity, technical terminologies, and potential social implications.
He urged publishers to collaborate with linguists and use technology to develop standardised terminologies. Prof. Engmann also emphasized the importance of making reading socially attractive through community events and adult literacy programs focusing on financial, health, agricultural, and entrepreneurial skills.
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