While physical books remain a dominant resource for sharing organized knowledge across Africa. Ebooks hold much greater potential in accelerating knowledge sharing and opportunity discovery for readers.
- Ebooks are often less expensive than physical books, making them more accessible to people with limited financial resources, this is especially important for readers across Africa.
- Publishing a physical book is cost-intensive. Since the investment is usually made upfront, publishing companies hand-pick only a few authors they want to work with, leaving the majority of authors helpless and discouraged from publishing...
Ebooks, on the other hand, present a rare opportunity for authors across Africa, they remove the upfront cost of publishing and encourage more authors to share their creative work. Through platforms like eboore.com - Authors in Africa can publish in just under 5 minutes.
- A good book is often shared between readers, which is fine, however, it sometimes discourages readers from getting their own copy. Ebooks accessed through protected reading apps prevent readers from sharing books with each other - which encourages each reader to get their copy putting more money in the author's bag.
- Ebooks can be accessed from any device with an internet connection, making it possible to read books even in remote areas without access to physical libraries. This is a significant benefit since libraries or bookstores are limited and mostly not available in rural areas of Africa.
- In this evolving space, information needs to be updated and adapted to new technology. Ebooks can be easily updated and revised, allowing for the dissemination of the most current information.
- Ebooks can be produced in multiple languages, making them accessible to a wider range of people across the continent.
- Ebooks can be designed to be more interactive and engaging than traditional books, making them a valuable resource for education and learning.
- Ebooks can be used to preserve and share traditional African literature and cultural knowledge that has not received proper distribution through existing channels.
- Ebooks can be a valuable tool for promoting literacy and education in Africa.
- Ebooks can be an important part of the development of a knowledge economy in Africa, helping to drive innovation and progress.
I personally believe that the greatest driver of economic development in Africa will be knowledge sharing that powers innovation and commerce. Platforms like eboore.com are at the forefront of promoting and facilitating knowledge sharing through providing a self-publishing platform and reading app... that are helping creators like authors connect with readers in local and international markets.
