Guide, Research
Global Book Alliance
Growing The Local Book Industry: The Experience ...

In Rwanda, Save the Children collaborated with education ministries, publishing industry stakeholders, schools, book sellers and libraries in order to strengthen existing systems and increase output and availability of quality local language children’s books. This ‘whole chain’ approach addresses every step of a book’s journey from authorship to child and emphasizes the need for sustainable, profitable industries which will guarantee availability of local-language, contextually relevant reading materials to support a culture of reading in the long term.

Growing The Local Book Industry: The Experience of a Publishing Collaborative in Rwanda
Guide, Research
Global Book Alliance
A Guide for Community Librarians: Reading ...

Developed by the Reading Comprehension Interest Group, this innovative guide is crafted to address the crucial need for enhancing children's engagement in reading and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) practices. It serves as a comprehensive toolkit aimed at empowering teachers, librarians, and community leaders to foster literacy and SEL skills in children through the nurturing environment of community libraries.

A Guide for Community Librarians: Reading Comprehension and Social Emotional Skills
Research
Global Book Alliance
Book Supply Chain Analysis: Nigeria

The Nigeria Book Supply Chain Analysis was commissioned to inform the work of the GBA as well as that of USAID Nigeria, the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Education, and other key development partners. The analysis was conducted in 2022 and focuses on the states of Adamawa, Sokoto, and Ebonyi and the cities of Ibadan and Abuja. The Nigeria SCA Addendum presents Market Analysis Book Survey (MABS) and Market Analysis Focus Group Discussion (MAFGD) reports that probe deeper into the status of essential reading books in the Nigerian education system.

Book Supply Chain Analysis: Nigeria
Research
Global Book Alliance
Book Supply Chain Analysis: Grenada

The Grenada Book Supply Chain Analysis was commissioned to inform the work of the GBA as well as that of USAID/Eastern and Southern Caribbean, the Grenada Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, and other key development partners. The analysis was conducted in 2022.

Book Supply Chain Analysis: Grenada
Guide
Global Book Alliance
Accessible Digital Textbooks using Universal ...

This document outlines the details of accessible digital textbooks (ADT), its benefits, and the ways it can be implemented in countries across the world. This initiative uses a universal design for learning that enhances the need for books like ADT not just for students with disabilities, but all students.

Accessible Digital Textbooks using Universal Design for Learning

Rwanda

A Practical Guide for Designing Track and Trace Systems for Teaching and Learning Materials

World Bank, 2022

A Practical Guide for Designing Track and Trace Systems for Teaching and Learning Materials

This guide (also available in French and Spanish) was created to help key country stakeholders understand and make the various decisions they must make in designing a Track and Trace (TnT) system, from initial conception through the “nitty-gritty” details of implementation. We begin with some of the biggest questions that need to be answered first when designing a new TnT system, such as “why are we designing a TnT system?” and “what do we want our system to be able to do?” This will help narrow the focus as we shift into more detailed discussions of technology options, deciding who will use the system and how they will interact with it, identifying key data pieces and their source, considering options for training users of the system, and identifying key performance indicators. Annexes at the end of these guidelines will discuss master datasheets, indicator reference sheets, additional technology considerations, and a longer form case study.

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Children's Book Development and Use in Rwanda

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Children's Book Development and Use in Rwanda

In Rwanda, Save the Children collaborated with Education and Culture Ministries, publishing industry stakeholders, schools, book sellers and libraries in order to strengthen existing systems and increase output and availability of quality local language children’s books. This ‘whole chain’ approach addresses every step of a book’s journey from authorship to child and emphasizes the need for sustainable, profitable industries which will guarantee availability of local-language, contextually relevant reading materials to support a culture of reading in the long term.

Report: Survey on Children's Readership Preferences and Market Demands for Children's Reading Materials in Rwanda

Report: Survey on Children's Readership Preferences and Market Demands for Children's Reading Materials in Rwanda

This study records and examines the broad variety of opinions from children about their reading preferences. Children have a myriad of opinions and personal, unique lives as well as external factors that shape them and influence their preferences. This study aims to explore those variables, understand the assumptions around them, listen attentively to children, and provide some recommendations to Save the Children for its operational approach to improving literacy outcomes in Rwanda.

Accessible Digital Textbooks using Universal Design for Learning

Accessible Digital Textbooks using Universal Design for Learning

This document outlines the details of accessible digital textbooks (ADT), its benefits, and the ways it can be implemented in countries across the world. This initiative uses a universal design for learning that enhances the need for books like ADT not just for students with disabilities, but all students.

Textbook Development in Low Income Countries: A Guide for Policy and Practice

Textbook Development in Low Income Countries: A Guide for Policy and Practice

World Bank Group, 2014

This guide by the World Bank provides detailed descriptions of and solutions to the book procurement process, from publishing to distributing. Possible outcomes, negative and positive, are explored.