What we do?

Building together

We are a pan-African, non-partisan network with regional and national partners in Africa and the Caribbean. We are a not-for-profit company. Professionalizing the publishing industry is our main challenge.

Our activities and projects

The publishing industry in Africa suffers from three main problems: (1) professionalisation of actors, tools, processes, practices; (2) distribution of publishing products (books, music, film, etc.); dissemination (news of the publishing industries as well as the publishing products themselves). All of our actions are designed to come as close as possible to these objectives.

Building a network

The first key to success is to get together. OAPE welcomes all actors in the publishing chain. We position ourselves as a transversal platform for the publishing professions.

Publishers & Books

It is a magazine specialising in the book industry in Africa and the Caribbean. The publication gives greater visibility to professionals and key trades in the industry.

APPI

APPI (OAPE Institute) was created in response to the pressing needs of young publishers to be trained in best publishing practices. The training is provided by highly competent profiles.

Reports on RFI

Since 2018, OAPE has partnered with RFI.FR (Radio France International) to broadcast regular news on the book industry in Africa. These columns give greater visibility to professionals.

OAPE Distribution

OAPE’s Distribution Department is currently working on a solution for book distribution between Central and West Africa. The project will help publishers to better distribute their books.

OAPE Connect

OAPE Connect is the OAPE laboratory that works on digital content, podcasts and audio content. The products of this department enhance the value of publishing professionals.

OAPE Thèques

This department brings together the best professionals in libraries and archives. They work on the development of effective tools and solutions to help those in the field.

Creative Agency

It is the creative agency that builds all the visuals and digital platforms of OAPE. They are professionals, art directors, developers, web designers, etc. They help to make the information more digestible.

Partnerships

OAPE is building partnerships with several African and international structures. Each partnership enables publishing professionals to benefit from and develop the publishing sector.