t is with pleasure that we announce the publication of "Pratique des Baux Commerciaux dans l'Espace OHADA", (Practical Aspects of Commercial Leases in OHADA Territory) The author of this book is Mr. Jean GATSI, Ph.D. in Law , Senior Law Lecturers at the Faculty of Juridical and Political Sciences, the University of Douala, Cameroon. This work guides the parties and their lawyers on the intricacies of the new OHADA common regulations pertaining to commercial leases. The author conducts a thorough analysis of the relatively new OHADA community law, its underlying principles and the available case law and scholarly interpretation. Dr GATSI places a special emphasis on the practical aspects and provides specific advice. This new OHADA textbook comprises fifty forms of agreements to be used as models. It constitutes a practical guide that teaches how to draw up, execute and implement a commercial lease in the OHADA territory. Publication was made possible by financial support from the African Association for a Unified System of Business Laws (UNIDA), Mr. Kéba MBAYE, Chair, and its website, www.ohada.com. This handbook will be indispensable to both practitioners and to their clients. The Book is for sale (10 000 FCFA) at the following bookshops: Cameroon Guy Cyrille MBONJI BILLE Distribution nationale Tél.: 777 17 68 Librairie Papyrus Afrique Face Hôtel Akwa Place, Boulevard de la Liberté B.P. 2580 Douala Tél.: +237 342 32 66 Librairie Lipacam 406 Boulevard de la Liberté Douala Tél. : +237 222 08 93 Messapresse Douala et Yaoundé Abidjan - Ivory Coast Editions Eburnie 01 B.P. 1984 Abidjan 01 Tél.: +225 20 21 57 58 Cotonou - Benin Editions Ruisseaux d'Afrique Tél. / Fax: +229 38 31 86 Libreville - Gabon Editions du Silence Email : moussiroumouyama@yahoo.fr For more information, please contact Mr. Jean-Alain M. PENDA, Tel.: + 44 7814 172 984, Email: jeanalain@ohada.com.