Ghana National Association of Authors and publishers (GNAAP) has announced an increase in the prices of books.
The association says the price of books have been increased averagely by 15 percent, effective today, 8th December 2022.
They have also reviewed the discount and the credit basis they were giving the books to schools and the bookshops
Addressing the press conference in Kumasi the president of the association, Mr John Akwasi Amponsah, said the discision is as results of the current economic situation.
He said the high inflation rate, fuel prices, exchange rate, and high import duties are the factors considered increasing the price of books.
These factors, he noted have been affecting the development, printing, marketing, and distribution of books.
