About the company

Partnership, not distribution alone.

Baroque Publishers (U) Ltd is a publishing company dedicated to disseminating knowledge and ideas through innovative approaches. Since our incorporation in 2004, we have delivered critically needed, efficient and affordable literature that empowers educators, learners and communities.

Through continuous formation of proactive partnerships with key stakeholders, we bridge the knowledge gap and make information accessible to all, fostering a culture of collaboration in the Great Lakes region and beyond.

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Our vision

To nurture a literate, knowledgeable, socially and economically viable population in the Great Lakes Region and beyond.

Our mission

To form proactive partnerships and broad networks with key stakeholders to enable the publishing and dissemination of relevant and affordable educational materials.

Our goal

To publish critically needed literature through innovative approaches.

Motivation

Why we broadened our scope.

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  1. 01

    Supplement government efforts in disseminating knowledge and skills to spur a knowledge economy and society.

  2. 02

    Join hands with state and non-state actors in understanding prevailing knowledge gaps from a holistic perspective.

  3. 03

    Design realistic initiatives and effective implementation strategies to empower educators, learners and communities.

  4. 04

    Pool limited resources in fashioning appropriate responses to education challenges.

  5. 05

    Contribute to the enhancement of human and professional capacity to respond to society's needs.

  6. 06

    Champion the propagation of 21st century skills amongst learners and the youth.

Core values

Three commitments we are held to.

  • Colleagues in discussion around a table of textbooks

    01

    Partnership building

    Proactive relationships built on trust, mutual respect and open communication, to achieve shared goals and drive collective success.

  • Students collaborating over notebooks and a laptop

    02

    Creativity and innovation

    Embracing 21st century skills, we use diverse perspectives to deliver engaging and innovative content.

  • A teacher leading a literature lesson at the chalkboard

    03

    Learning and growth

    We prioritise continuous learning, professional development and growth, empowering our team and our stakeholders.

Innovation

21st century skills kits, in four strands.

Of special interest is our focus on developing and disseminating effective 21st century skills kits that are critical to a knowledge society.

Cognitive

  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Decision making

Digital

  • Media literacy
  • Information literacy
  • Communication technology
  • Internet skills

Intrapersonal

  • Persistence
  • Initiative
  • Resilience
  • Empathy

Interpersonal

  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
Young people working through a skills exercise together

Key achievements

  1. 1

    Published and disseminated new curriculum books approved by the Ministry of Education and Sports and the National Curriculum Development Centre.

  2. 2

    Continues to form partnerships with central and local governments, development partners, major players in the private sector, communities and individuals.

  3. 3

    Won a USAID-funded tender through international competitive bidding and supplied over three million HIV/AIDS readers and learners' kits.

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Company facts

The details, for your records.

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Registered name
Baroque Publishers (U) Ltd
Registration
Incorporated 2004
Address
Level 2 Annexe, Crusader House, Plot 3, Portal Avenue, P.O. Box 100864, Kampala
Contacts
+256 752 904 906 · +256 776 920 408 · info@baroquepublishers.com