National policies for the book sector

Individuals and organizations involved in designing, supporting, financing, or implementing publishing projects and programs in developing countries need to understand the importance and usefulness of national book sector policies. Solutions to a more fundamental question must also be found: How can we develop viable and diversified publishing industries throughout the world! We need industrial development policies. The formulation of a national book policy, which recognizes the entire publishing industry as a strategic industry, is an important first step that all countries should take with the support of the international financial institutions and international donors.