Project
Strengthening the Tunisian book industry
1 April 2011
Last update:26 June 2023
Overview
Funds Allocated: 50 000,00 USD
Period: 2011
Beneficiary countries: Tunisia
Applicant: Ministry of Culture
Presentation
The Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Tunisian Publishers Union, aims to create a website indexing and promoting Tunisian books. By increasing the visibility and online sales of Tunisian books, the project, which accompanies a series of operational and legislative measures to strengthen the Tunisian book industry, should help to develop the national book market and fight against copyright infringement and piracy in the sector.
Results
Created an online database for more than 1,500 Tunisian books in three languages.
Main activities
- Creating a website to list available titles in Tunisia and provide interactive information for professionals and the general public;
- Enhancing the electronic sales of books via the website; and
- Creating more opportunities for promotion, sales, transfer of copyright, international co-productions and piracy prevention.