The Publishers Association of Tanzania (PATA)

The Publishers Association of Tanzania (PATA) serves as a professional body representing the interests of publishers and the publishing sector in Tanzania. As a unifying platform for publishers, PATA plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration, promoting Tanzanian publications, and facilitating joint publishing projects aimed at reaching regional and international markets.

PATA’s mission includes facilitating the buying and selling of publication rights, offering distributorship opportunities for Tanzanian publications, and showcasing publisher projects at international events. The association works closely with publishers, distributors, and rights buyers to raise the profile of Tanzanian publications globally.

Additionally, PATA acts as a liaison between its members and potential rights buyers, helping to bring Tanzanian publications to the regional and international markets. The association is dedicated to promoting Tanzanian literature and works to enhance the visibility of Tanzanian publishers on the global stage.

Key Services and Opportunities:

Buy and sell rights for Tanzanian publications
Obtain distributorship for Tanzanian books
Facilitate joint publishing projects targeting the regional market
Showcase Tanzanian publishers’ work at international events