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These organizations, in cooperation with UNESCO and on the occasion of the International Year of the Book, affirm that books and similar publications should be accorded a worthy status commensurate with the fundamental importance of their role in individual flourishing, economic and social progress, international understanding, and peace. Introduction Believing that the book is, like a fundamental tool for preserving and disseminating the collection of knowledge in the world, and confident that the role of the book can be strengthened through the adoption of measures to encourage wider use of printed materials: Recalling that the Charter of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) emphasizes facilitating the "free flow of ideas by word and image" and "encourages the access of all peoples to what each of them publishes, by means of appropriate international cooperation methods". Regional production can help publishers meet national needs in terms of textbooks, as well as general educational books, especially including them in school libraries and implementing literacy programs. Article 7 - Centers of artistic and scientific knowledge, information dissemination centers, and libraries are part of national resources Libraries have a decisive position in the distribution of books and are often considered the most effective means of providing printed texts to readers. Article 9 - The free flow of books between countries is an indispensable complement to national book production and facilitates international understanding In order for works created around the world to be accessible to all, the free flow of books is of great importance.