 | 34th International Publishers Congress confirms Nobel Peace Prize laureate and publishes programme and speakers The IPA International Publishers Congress, in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 3 -6 December 2024, will be addressed by Oleksandra Matviichuk, the chair of the Center for Civil Liberties, the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, among a number of high-level speakers. Read more. | | | |  | IPA at SCCR 45 IPA was once again present at WIPO for the 45th Session of its Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR). The SCCR returned as a five-day event, following the previous 3-day mini SCCR 44, with the usual agenda items (broadcasting, exceptions and limitations, and 'other matters') on the table, and a special information session on artificial intelligence taking place in 'other matters.' Read more. | | |  | IPA and EIBF Concerned at Freedom to Publish Limits of New Hong Kong Security Law Following the adoption of the new Hong Kong Security Law on 19 March 2024, the International Publishers Association (IPA) and the European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) are concerned at the limits this law will create on the freedom to publish in Hong Kong. Read more. | | | | |  | | Watch our conversation with Publishers Without Borders on the IPA's Freedom to Publish Committee and the IPA Prix Voltaire. | | World Days for Books, Copyright and IP April comes with two big world days for publishing – World Book and Copyright Day, held on 23 April under the auspices of UNESCO, and World Intellectual Property Day held on 26 April under the auspices of WIPO. A number of IPA members celebrated books and copyright on these occasions. Read more. | | | Strasbourg becomes UNESCO 2024 World Book Capital City On 23 April, the city Strasbourg in France officially became UNESCO 2024 World Book Capital City (WBCC), succeeding 2023 WBCC, Accra, in Ghana. Under the theme of "Read our World", it will celebrate books and reading during one year through more than 1,000 events and activities. Read more. | | | Authors' and Publishers' Organisations Urge WIPO Member States to Maintain International Copyright Framework As the 45th session of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) opens, organisations representing authors and performers call 'on WIPO Member States to keep supporting the flourishing cultural and creative sectors and the substantive and economic values authors and publishers convey to society.' Read more. | | | New Studies From Germany and France Shed Light on Young People's Reading Habits Two new studies released this past month in Germany and France provide fresh insights into how young people discover, select, and buy books in today's digital age, with concerning results revealing a decreasing tendency to read among youth. Read more. | | | The Federation of European Publishers (FEP) welcomes adoption of report on flexible payment terms by parliament The decision introduces significant amendments to the European Commission's original proposal, safeguarding the European book sector from the scope of the Late Payment Regulation. Read more. | | | South African Publishing Industry Survey 2022-23 Released The Publishers' Association of South Africa (PASA) has recently unveiled the findings of the South African Book Publishing Industry Survey for 2022-23. Conducted by the Department of Information Science at the University of Pretoria, the research sheds light on the current state and trends within the South African publishing sector. Read more. | | | IPA at Bologna Children's Book Fair The 61st Bologna Children's Book Fair (BCBF) took place from 8th to 11th April 2024 at the BolognaFiere Exhibition Centre with IPA keenly involved in the first Fair since it became a patron member of the IPA. Read more. | | | Publishing & Book Culture in Africa. A Repository of Selected Resources In February 2024, Hans Zell published a new third updated and expanded edition of Publishing & Book Culture in Africa: A Repository of Selected Resources. The repository aims to provide quick access to key literature about the many aspects of book culture, and publishing and book development in sub-Saharan Africa. Read More. | | | IPA Statement – Dismissal of William Nygaard Case On 9 April 2024, The Oslo District Attorney's Office decided to dismiss the case regarding the attempted murder of William Nygaard in 1993. Charges had been filed in 2018, 25 years after the shooting and 20 years after the case had originally closed. Read More. | | | Accessible EPUB from InDesign Laura Brady: It seems that everyone is talking about accessibility these days. And there is a very good reason for that. Read more. | | | World Book & Copyright Day 2024 Hugo Setzer: Last year I wrote in this blog about World Book Day. I think the occasion is worth to write about it again. Read more. | | | SCCR 45 Blog Day 1: (Broad)Cast away James Taylor: IPA is back at WIPO for the 45th Session of its Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR). Read more. | | | SCCR 45 Blog Day 2: Broadcast treaty now? James Taylor: The second day of SCCR was mainly spent in informals with the plenary resuming to close the Broadcasting Treaty agenda item and open discussions on Limitations and Exceptions. Read more. | | | SCCR 45 Blog Day 3: Heat James Taylor: We're halfway through WIPO's 45th Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) as discussions on Limitations and Exceptions continue for the whole of the third day. Read more. | | | SCCR 45 Blog Day 4: Judgment Day James Taylor: Artificial Intelligence has finally arrived on the fourth and penultimate day of WIPO's 45th Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights. Read more. | | | SCCR 45 Blog Day 5: Good Night SCCR James Taylor: After a tumultuous week, WIPO's 45th Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights has come to an end. Read more. | | | Diversity and Inclusion in Brazilian publishing: 'this movement is not optional' Michiel Kolman: In March 2024, the Brazilian Publishers Association (SNEL) started consulting its members on diversity, equity and inclusion. Michiel Kolman, Chair of the IPA's Inclusive Publishing and Literacy Committee spoke to SNEL member Flavia Bravin (Saber) about the initiative. Read more. | | | IPA's concern for the Freedom to Publish due to Hong Kong's New Security was covered by Publishing Perspectives. The Bookseller and Index on Censorship covered IPA's support for the open letter published by the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition, jointly signed by IPA Secretary General José Borghino. The Bookseller also reported IPA's alarm at the dismissal of the William Nygaard case.
IPA President Karine Pansa's attendance at the 2024 Bologna Children's Book Fair was covered by Publishers Weekly, Impakter, and Publishing Perspectives. Her presence at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair was also covered by Publishing Perspectives. Secretary General Borghino's attendance was also covered by the Emirates News Agency - WAM. IPA Vice President Gvantsa Jobava's attendance at the Thessaloniki Book Fair was reported on by Publishers Weekly. Her activism in Georgia regarding the introduction of a "foreign agent" bill was covered by Chytomo.
Former IPA President Bodour Al Qasimi's commemoration of her first year as chair of the Sharjah Book Authority was covered by Publishing Perspectives.
Former IPA President Richard Charkin published a blog post on "'Transitioning' to Digital Distribution" with Publishing Perspectives. | | | The latest edition of our Arabic, Spanish and French newsletters, covering July - December 2023, are out! Make sure you're subscribed! | | | | |
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