Ahead of the meeting of WIPO’s Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights this week, we are happy to share an overview of the issues on the table, and some of the materials covered.
The World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) will be meeting in Geneva to discuss the legislative frameworks needed by libraries to fulfil their missions, as well as questions around broadcasting and the rights of authors and creators in the digital age.
IFLA was honoured to take to the stage at the Partner2Connect Annual Meeting 2023, and present two pledges connected to the initiative's overall goal to bring meaningful internet connectivity within reach of everyone.
IFLA will be attending the 2023 annual meeting of the Partner2Connect initiative, established by the International Telecommunications Union in order to bring together actors committed to expanding internet access. At the event, we will be making two key pledges, focused on building understanding of where libraries are today, and good digital inclusion practices.
IFLA will join a workshop on cultural rights and cultural property protection hosted by the High Commissioner on Human Rights.
The coming two years will be important ones in the history of international internet governance, providing a number of key opportunities to underline what libraries need in order to fulfil their missions. The 2023 UN Committee on Science and Technology for Development provided an opportunity to set out next steps.
IFLA participted actively in last week's European Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, drawing on the rich experience of Polish libraries in particular in both supporting the response to crises, and in promoting inclusive development.
While we have seen major progress in extending connectivity, are we doing so well in ensuring that everyone has the skills, confidence and access to content necessary to realise the potential of the internet to drive development? Not yet, but libraries can help.
With its explicit references to the importance of access to information and connecting libraries, the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Action Lines remain a key reference point for libraries in engaging in digital policy
From 13-17 March, the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s lead body focused on copyright – the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights – will meet in Geneva. Key discussions include the presentation of a toolkit on preservation, and discussions on facilitating cross-border working. IFLA will be there to represent the needs and interests of libraries.