Increasing access to textbooks, teacher's guides, and reading books is key to improving foundational learning. However, book procurement can be complicated and time-consuming, requiring specialized knowledge that can be hard to find (and pay for).
In this webinar, presenters cover findings from a USAID-commissioned global cost study on the costs of books and the drivers behind these costs, and 10 (relatively) easy ways to improve book procurement and lower costs. The webinar includes a look at new guidance and tools from the World Bank to support practitioners through every stage of the process, from design to printing to distribution to use.
Presenters:
Penelope Bender, The World Bank
Emma Venetis, EnCompass
Facilitator:
Joanie Cohen-Mitchell, USAID
Resources highlighted in the webinar:
More Books With Less Hassle: Resources to Improve Book Procurement and Stregthen Foundational Learning