WIPO SCCR 41: Statement by CIS on the Protection of Broadcasting Organisations Agenda Item

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I'm speaking on behalf of the Centre for Internet and Society, India.

In the Asia-Pacific region, where there exists a deep digital divide in many countries, radio and TV broadcasting was instrumental in meeting quality education requirements during the pandemic. It would be invaluable and forward-looking for an international broadcasting treaty to have adequate limitations and exceptions for another emergency scenario such as COVID019. I urge the Committee to deliberate more deeply on this aspect.

Thank you.