Globalisation continues to be an ambivalent undertaking for many publishers from these regions, because although access to the world market is easier than ever for many market players through borderless communication, it is a great challenge for smaller, mostly independent companies to operate on international terrain.
The publisher programme, founded in the 1970s, is supported by the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, and curated and organised by Frankfurter Buchmesse GmbH.
Process
After the participants have been selected in June, online events on various topics will be offered from July onwards.
From Friday to Monday before the fair begins, the publishers take part in a physical seminar programme. This prepares them once again for the fair and at the same time informs them about the German-language book market. The personal exchange with the speakers also offers individual advice.
Eligibility
The programme is aimed at small-scale, independent publishers from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Arab world and the Caribbean. The requirements for the participation in the Invitation Programme are: interest in international titles, several years of experience in publishing and a good knowledge of the English language (negotiation basis). Active engagement on the part of publishers is always desirable.
