Promoting Reading in Developing Countries

by International Reading Association, Vincent Greaney (Editor)

This revealing book explores the many obstacles and challenges involved in literacy promotion in the developing world, with specific examples in Africa, South America, and Asia. Editor Vincent Greaney and contributors offer compelling arguments for improving a country's economy through quality education. This volume illuminates the unique challenges faced by countries with few resources for providing education and supporting publishing efforts. Suggestions also are offered for increasing the developing world's access to quality indigenous reading materials.

224 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1996

About the author

The mission of the International Reading Association is to promote reading by continuously advancing the quality of literacy instruction and research worldwide.

Since 1956, IRA has been a nonprofit, global network of individuals and institutions committed to worldwide literacy.

--from the group's website