Palestinian International Book Fair

Where

Palestine

When

2017

Who

Ministry of Culture

Key objectives of the measure:

Promote Palestinian writers' productions.
Bring productions of the foreign publishing houses into the State of Palestine.
Provide space for intercultural dialogue and exchange through visits and seminars conducted by cultural delegations from the participating countries.
Familiarize the Palestinian culture by organizing on site visits.
Encourage school students and universities to read through the visits organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and universities.
Encourage artists by establishing various art exhibitions in the fair.
Buy and distribute books to public libraries.
Invite Palestinian intellectuals from Gaza Strip to participate in the fair.

Scope of the measure:

National, International

Nature of the measure:

regulatory, financial

Main feature of the measure:

International Book Fair is a real opportunity to achieve economic and cultural development in the State of Palestine.

Results expected through the implementation of the measure:

Promoted productions of Palestinian writers.
Productions brought from foreign publishing houses into the State of Palestine.
Promoted cultural exchange and international cooperation.
Contributions in developing the economy through books sold in favor of publishing houses.
Encouraged reading.

Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

The Ministry of Culture.

Fees from rented suites.