Important book fairs, festivals, and conferences coming in 2020. Spain international antiquarian book fair feria internacional del libro october 2020 tba. The 16th gibf is happen from august 30september 2, 2018 in accra. It has also recently uped its game with an extensive childrens section. Worlds 10 important annual international book fairs. This nomination comes after the ghana trade fair co. Ghana international book fair aug 2020 accra, ghana trade. Worldview education fair ghana accra, ghana trade show.
The ghana international book fair 2017 was hosted at the accra international conference centre from august 2427. Ghana book publishers association is the organizer of the 17th edition of ghana international book fair which is scheduled to hold at accra international conference centre, accra ghana from 29th august 1st september 2019 from 9 am 7 pm. Education continues to be one of the main tools for the transformation of society and has over the years been accepted as one of the pillars of national development and industrialization. Palestine international book fair brings history to. The growing success of kibf has encouradged the pakistan publishers and book seller association to organize the 15th kibf from thursday,dec 05th monday, dec 09th, 2019.
The ghana international trade fair project was conceived by the government of ghana in the 1960s. The book fair is the most important cultural event in the country and is the fourth largest in america. Ghana book publishers association is the organizer of the 17th edition of ghana international book fair which is scheduled to hold at accra international conference centre, accra ghana from 29th august 1st september 2019 from 9 am 7 pm the fourday event will aim to create a marketplace for publishers. The ghana book publishers association is a nonprofit making, trade association of publishers in ghana. Trade fairs ghana appointments from june 2020 worldwide. Books and culture in the digital age opened at the accra international conference centre today.
Recently, the honey ant readers published a new book entitled thank you, designed for learners of english in ghana. It serves as a rallying point for all book publishers in the country. Sep 15, 2017 the ghana international book fair 2017 was hosted at the accra international conference centre from august 2427. Ghana international book fair, accra, ghana international publishers. At the ghana build international construction fair, which will open its doors to its visitors for the 8th time in 2020, the participants will again meet the prestigious players and the most important buyers of the ghana construction sector. Pastor fails miserably when interviewed by court about how he spends the ministrys funds. The department of culture and tourism abu dhabi has postponed the 30th edition of abu dhabi international book fair, which was scheduled to take place on 15 until 21 april 2020, at the abu dhabi national exhibition center, until 23 to 29 may 2021. Invite print save to calendar from aug 27, 2020 until aug 30, 2020 at fantasy dome, trade fair centre, accra, ghana. Ghana international book fair launched government of ghana. The ghana international book fair gibf is an annual cultural event organised in ghana to celebrate rich ghanaian cultures through books. The accra international book festival not to be confused with the ghana international book fair in accra 29. Hargeysa international book fair hargeysa cultural centre. Riyadh international book fair 2018 begins registration. Kwei quartey goodreads author shelved 58 times as ghana.
Ghana international book fair kinna likimani youtube. Since 1963, it is held yearly for four days in march or april in bologna. Amsterdam international antiquarian book fair following the ilab congress. Speaking to the daily graphic at the 11th ghana international trade fair in accra, the chief executive officer of the company, mr ernest bediako sampong, said the idea to launch the ermart ltd. Former vice president of soskinderdorf international, dr. Ghana has been nominated to host the 7 th edition of the economic community of west african states ecowas fair. Gibf page disseminates information about the ghana international book fair organised annually and also creates. If youre big on fareastern literature, then this is just the place for you. Jun 28, 2015 the th ghana international book fair has been launched in accra, with a call on publishers to embrace digitisation and electronic books.
Ghana international book fair is a platform where both local and international book industry players come together to trade books and negotiate deals. The 11th palestine international book fair went on for ten days in the west bank city of ramallah, attracting nearly 500 publishers and libraries. Accra international book festival an accra literary festival. Ghana book publishers association is the organizer of the 17th edition of ghana international book fair which is scheduled to hold at accra international. At home it will be launching its first accra childrens book festival in. Ghana international book fair launched ghana business news. Find all upcoming trade shows in ghana, latest ghana trade shows, ghana trade fairs, exhibitions in ghana, conferences held in ghana. Most trade fairs in ghana take place in accra with 11 trade fairs. It is the only collective voice of book publishers in ghana. Leading online retailer, uk, have announced that they are to attend the 11th ghana international trade fair. List of 2019 educational events in nigeria and other. This week, panama launched its 11th international book fair, and both readers and writers are excited to participate. The only international book fair in ghana with highly discounted books for the general public to buy reading programmes for children. Dec 04, 2010 kinna likimani and her mother ama ata aidoo are running the organization mbaasem to promote women.
Medishopexpo is the one of the leading trade fair for medical and. List of 2019 educational events in nigeria and other african. Paris book fair salon international du livre rare thursdaysunday, april 2326. Welcome to ghana s largest construction fair ghana build. Welcome to ghanas largest construction fair ghana build. Ghana international trade fair one of many other faires, exhibitions and events by ghana trade fair company ltd. Ghana international book fair is going to be organised at accra international conference center, accra, ghana from 27 aug 2020 to 30 aug 2020 this expo is going to be a 4 day event. The 15th ghana international book fair has opened in accra with a call on parents to inculcate reading habits in their children by developing interest in reading books themselves. Ghana international book fair launched government of.
Feb 19, 2007 leading online retailer, uk, have announced that they are to attend the 11th ghana international trade fair. The 3 most common types of fairs in ghana are trade fairs for building materials, trade fair for sewage technology and structural engineering trade fairs and exhibitions. Reaching the world book market through effective book. Ghana international book fair aug 2020, accra ghana trade show. The event runs now through sunday, august 23 rd at the atlapa convention center. Photomart attend the 11th ghana international trade fair. The ministry of culture and information announced the start of registration for publishing houses wishing to participate in the riyadh international book fair 2018, from inside and outside. The festival theme was books and culture in the digital age. The public gets the opportunity to have access to a variety of. Our guest country last year was ghana, with eight authors and artists. The 16th ghana international book fair will be officially opened by the first lady of the republic of ghana, her excellency rebecca akufoaddo on thursday 30th august, 2018 from 10. The fair was initiated by ghanas first president dr.
Spruijt formally awarded the 2010 ipa freedom to publish prize to israpil shovkhalov and viktor koganyasny. Reaching the world market through effective book distribution networks ghana book publishers association is the organizer of the 17th edition of ghana international book fair which is scheduled to hold at accra international conference centre, accra ghana from. It is geared towards promoting literacy and facilitating book availability in africa. Were almost halfway through the year, so if you have plans to attend a writers festival this year, browse the list of festivals scheduled to. Accra international book festival executive director iris naa norkor. The move is a precautionary measure to protect public health. Sep 25, 2012 we welcome you all to the 11th edition of the ghana international book fair.
Kwame nkrumah in order to stimulate the countrys international trade and to carry forward his vision of panafrican union. We welcome you all to the 11th edition of the ghana international book fair. The most popular generalised fair on the ghanaian fairs calendar is the ghana international trade fair. Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on this page. At home it will be launching its first accra childrens book festival in september, while.
Panama international book fair opens panama weekly news. It is a registered company limited by guarantee and without a share capital. Ghana international book fair, accra, ghana aug 27, 2020. Aug 24, 2017 20170824 the 15th ghana international book fair dubbed. We advise you to book stalls as early as possible to avoid last minute rush. Accra international book festival executive director iris naa norkor akwetey said the. A snapshot of the ghana international book fair 2017.
The first book of the series is currently on its way to the 11th ghana international book fair gibf, scheduled for 24th 29th september 2012 at the national theatre, accra. The objective was to build a first class multipurpose international trade fair and conference center. About 16th ghana international book fair the ghana international book fair is a platform where both local and international book industry players come together to trade books and negotiate deals. The 11th hargeysa international book fair will take place in hargeysa from 2126 july. Festival not to be confused with the ghana international book fair in accra 29 august. Top 10 most important highend annual international book fairs. The public gets the opportunity to have access to a variety of good books and buy them at highly discounted prices. Friday, september 11, 2020 to saturday, september 12, 2020. Ghana, international, book, fair, launches, a, blissful. Karachi international book fair kibf has become a cultural phenomenon since 2005, and has been gaining in importance every year. Ghana international book fair aug 2020 accra, ghana. Codesria at the 8th nigeria international book fair. The trade fair center and its first international trade fair was opened on february 1, 1967 by joseph arthur ankrah, the. Popular ghana books showing 150 of 429 homegoing hardcover by.
Ghana trade shows 2020, ghana exhibitions, ghana fairs. Book fairs from november 2020 search result returned the following book trade fairs. The trade fair center and its first international trade fair was opened on february 1, 1967 by joseph arthur ankrah, the then head of state. The largest publishing industry event in the asian market. Spruijt centre with abdulla duduev left and israpil shovkhalov right of the dosh magazineon 2 november 2010, ipa. We take the opportunity to invite you to scofex kenya 1214 jun 2020. International publishers association prix voltaire 2010. The international faires in ghana are more and more attractive to publics and exposers, so they are more and more important for the entire west and cetral africa.
Powerelec ghana 2016, the international tradeshow and conference on power generation, electricals and industrial electronics. Bologna childrens book fair global rights exchange may 04, 2020. Exhibition calendar with 11 trade fairs from june 2020 in ghana sorted by exhibition date. Stakeholders in the book writing and publishing industry have launched the 16th ghana international book fair gibf at the college of physicians and surgeons in accra a fortnight ago. The ghana international book fair is a platform where both local and international book industry players come together to trade books and negotiate deals. The th ghana international book fair has been launched in accra, with a call on publishers to embrace digitisation and electronic books. Below information is subject to change, and we will, of course, do our best to keep this listing as much up to date as possible. The 17th ghana international trade fair 20 schduled for 21st february to 11th march has being shift to commence on the 28th february to 11. The 8th nigeria international book fair nibf 2009 is scheduled to hold from may 11th 16th, 2009 at the multipurpose halls of the university of lagos. Ghana trade fair center tradefair company ltd homepage. The fair was initiated by ghana s first president dr. Ltd was awarded the best exhibition country at the last edition of the fair in togo.
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