Conference 2010: Nation-building with books

Speaker: John Allen

John Allen's presentation, 'Nation-building with books', was an inspiring experience at the Booksellers NZ Conference, Sunday 29 August 2010. Video footage of his presentation is now available to view in two parts here:

John Allen - Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade

John Allen leads the Ministry as the Government’s chief adviser on foreign and trade policy, offi cial development assistance, international law, and diplomatic and consular issues. Before taking up this role at the Ministry, John served as the Chief Executive of New Zealand Post, during which time New Zealand Post became a major supporter of literacy development in New Zealand.

John has a passion for books that will be clearly evident as he explores the value of books in today’s society.

Nation-building with books - John Allen
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