Algiers, DZWatch – Algeria has been elected to the position of Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This significant appointment, for a two-year term, sees Algeria representing the African Group within the committee.
Mehdi Delmi, Assistant Director General of the National Copyright and Neighboring Rights Office (ONDA), will represent Algeria in this role. This election places Algeria in a prominent leadership position within a crucial international body dedicated to safeguarding creative works.
What does this appointment mean for Algeria? It signifies several key advantages:
International Leadership: Algeria now holds a leadership role in a major global organization focused on the protection of creativity and innovation.
African Representation: Algeria will represent the entire African continent in critical discussions and decision-making processes related to copyright and related rights.
Policy Influence: Algeria will participate in shaping global policies and standards concerning copyright and related rights.
The SCCR is an international committee within WIPO responsible for protecting the rights of artists, writers, and creators. It also focuses on developing international laws related to books, music, films, and digital programs.
This position offers Algeria several benefits, including:
Political and Diplomatic Advantages: It enhances Algeria’s international image as a proactive nation in protecting creativity and strengthens its negotiating power within international organizations. It also paves the way for future Algerian nominations to international positions.
Cultural and Artistic Benefits: It provides better support for Algerian artists abroad and improves the protection of songs, films, books, and digital works. It also contributes to combating international piracy.
Legal and Technical Advantages: Algeria will gain early access to new international laws and agreements related to copyright. It will also benefit from training, expertise, and technical support from WIPO.
Economic Advantages: Protecting creative output leads to increased revenues for artists, encourages cultural investment, and creates job opportunities in the arts and media sectors.
Algeria’s election to this position is an international recognition of its role in the field of copyright. It grants the nation increased international influence, greater protection for its creators, and significant legal and economic opportunities.
