Accra, the capital of Ghana, is set to be designated as the UNESCO World Book Capital, 2023 following the city’s announcement of its intention to bid for the title in April this year.
The Ghana Book Development Council (GBDC) was established in 1975 as an Agency under the Ministry of Education. The objective of the Council is to ensure the development, publication, and distribution of textbooks and other reading materials in Ghana to foster national development.