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Trade & BusinessIPA

International Publishers Association

Geneva, SWITZERLANDAssociationReg: 458961150734-43Since 18/07/2023

Budget

€25 — €0

EP Access

0

accredited persons

Staff

1

0.1 FTE

EU Grants

None

Mission & Goals

The International Publishers Association (IPA) is a federation of national, regional and specialist publishers' associations. Its membership comprises 105 organisations from 84 countries in Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe and the Americas. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, IPA represents the interests of the publishing industry in international fora and wherever publishers' interests are at stake. IPA was founded in 1896 in Paris. Since its foundation, IPA has promoted copyright and freedom to publish. Likewise, IPA stands for the promotion of literacy and reading. IPA is an accredited non-governmental organisation enjoying consultative relations with the United Nations.

EU Legislative Interests

Copyright Review, AI, Education, DSM, VAT on books, Marrakesh Treaty implementation,EU strategy at WIPO on Broadcasting Treaty and exceptions and limitations in education, libraries and archives

Communication Activities

VAT on books: The IPA-FEP Global Report Annual Report

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

IPA is a member of the International Freedom of Exchange Network (IFEX)

Organisation Members

IPA has 105 members in 84 countries. Our members can be found at the following website: https://internationalpublishers.org/about/#ipamembership

Commissioner Meetings

No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.