Ghana to establish Accra World Book Capital legacy centre

Ghana plans to establish an Accra World Book Capital (AWBC) legacy centre, following the successful hosting of its year-long role as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Book Capital.

The project is expected to provide an accessible space for utilisation by book writers and other related professionals to promote writing and reading in the country.

The ceremony saw state officials, writers and book lovers gathering to celebrate the city’s achievements.

Accra was designated as the World Book Capital for 2023 by UNESCO, for its strong focus on the youth and their potential to contribute to the culture and wealth of Ghana.

While holding the title of World Book Capital, special activities and programmes were organised to empower the youth through the power of books.

The Accra Mayor said the designation of the capital as the World Book Capital had put the spotlight on the city and helped to put the country on the global map.

She highlighted the city’s accomplishments during its time as the World Book Capital and emphasised that the theme on which the title was launched, “Reading to Connect Minds for Social Transformation”, would continue to be the driving force and motivation to change the development trajectory of Ghana through the power of books.