Boycott of Al-Riyada Schools Persists

The article discusses the disagreements between the Bookstore Owners' Association in Morocco and publishers of school textbooks for the "Leadership Schools" program, concerning profit margins and distribution. The boycott by bookstore owners continues due to some publishers' refusal to offer sufficient profit margins to ensure the continuity of bookstores and cover costs. It notes that the profit margin used in the previous season was 30%, while some companies have proposed a maximum of 10%. Additionally, the issue pertains to book distribution, especially in remote areas, where the market suffers from shortages of certain titles, despite the Ministry of National Education confirming that printing and distribution are proceeding according to the scheduled plan. The association stresses the need for a clear mechanism to monitor the arrival of books at bookstores, particularly with the upcoming school season. The dialogue with the ministry was suspended after their demands went unanswered. The disputes mainly focus on the conditions for bookstore participation in distribution and the necessity of ensuring an economic model that supports the sustainability of bookstores, with the primary goal being to guarantee that books are available across all regions on time.

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