Federation of Indian Publishers honours Karine Pansa

The Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) honoured Karine Pansa, President of the International Publishers Association (IPA) with the prestigious title of “Global Ambassador of Publishing & Education.” The award ceremony took place during the transformative event, “Transformative Trends in Publishing: Shaping the Future through IP, Tech, Data & AI,” held in the gracious presence of Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Union Minister for Education, Government of India, Mr. Naveen Gupta, President of FIP, and Mr. Pranav Gupta, General Secretary of FIP.

Karine, known for her pivotal role as Managing Partner and Publishing Director at Girassol Brasil, a leading children’s book publishing house based in São Paulo, Brazil, has been instrumental in advancing literacy and promoting access to high-quality reading materials. As President of the Brazilian Book Chamber and now as President of the International Publishers Association, she continues to champion global literacy efforts, embodying the values of inclusivity, diversity, and advocacy within the publishing community.

Speaking on the occasion, Pranav Gupta, General Secretary of The Federation of Indian Publishers and Chair of Data & Statistics Committee of The International Publishers Association, remarked, “Karine Pansa’s exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing literacy and education have been truly commendable. Her efforts resonate deeply with our vision of promoting inclusive and accessible education for all.”