[EN] Call for applications: Launch of the first dynamic hub dedicated to the development of young publishing houses in Africa and the Caribbean

APSI is a dynamic hub dedicated to the growth of publishing businesses in Africa and the Caribbean. Our mission is to catalyse innovation and development in the publishing sector by providing strategic and operational support to promising start-ups.

This project represents the first concrete step in the plan to ‘professionalise the book sector in Africa(s)’, initiated by the African Observatory of Publishing Professionals during the Yaoundé International Children’s Book and Comics Fair (2023).
This initiative is invaluable in its aim to support young entrepreneurs in the book sector in Africa and the Caribbean. The creation of this incubator is a direct response to the needs expressed by these players, providing them with the key skills and resources they need to overcome the challenges they face.
Thanks to this incubator, these entrepreneurs will be able to benefit from personalised support, training tailored to their specific needs and a wider professional network. This should not only strengthen their entrepreneurial skills, but also encourage the development and sustainability of their businesses in an environment as difficult as that of publishing in southern countries. This initiative also aims to highlight the importance of collaboration between the various stakeholders in the book industry, whether established professionals or young entrepreneurs. By joining forces, they can work together to overcome obstacles and create an environment more conducive to innovation and growth in publishing in our respective countries.

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