1. The Value of Publishers Associations Ian Taylor Baltic Book Fair Tallinn 14.5.04

2. The UK Publishers Association Founded in 1896. Founded in 1896. Currently representing over 230 UK companies. Currently representing over 230 UK companies. Source of funds: members’ subscriptions, sale of services (no government funding). Source of funds: members’ subscriptions, sale of services (no government funding). Main activities: Main activities: Representation Representation Market development Market development Information Information

3. Representation PA represents UK publishers collectively and sometimes individually in dealings with:- - British Government and the European Commission - International governments and agencies (WTO, WIPO,) PA represents UK publishers collectively and sometimes individually in dealings with:- - British Government and the European Commission - International governments and agencies (WTO, WIPO,)

4. Key Issues Protection of copyright. Protection of copyright. Increased provision of books. Increased provision of books. Promotion of books and reading. Promotion of books and reading. Development of efficiency in book supply and marketing. Development of efficiency in book supply and marketing. Protection of freedom of expression. Protection of freedom of expression. Exemption from taxation of books. Exemption from taxation of books.

5. The Publishers Association: International Division Active on copyright and piracy fronts in India, China, HK etc. Active on copyright and piracy fronts in India, China, HK etc. Frequent outwards trade missions (Most recent ones: China, USA, Iran, Australia). Frequent outwards trade missions (Most recent ones: China, USA, Iran, Australia). Exhibiting at major international book fairs (Frankfurt, Book Expo America, Beijing International Book Fair) Exhibiting at major international book fairs (Frankfurt, Book Expo America, Beijing International Book Fair)

6. Membership of FEP and IPA Federation of European Publishers. Essential Brussels-based pressure group. Can give valuable assistance when approaching EC. May also help in bringing pressure on domestic government. Federation of European Publishers. Essential Brussels-based pressure group. Can give valuable assistance when approaching EC. May also help in bringing pressure on domestic government. International Publishers Association. Geneva-based association representing world’s publishers associations. International Publishers Association. Geneva-based association representing world’s publishers associations.