1. The 17th ABU Copyright Committee July 19, 2011
Report on the WIPO SCCR 21
SCCR 21 was held from November 8 until 12, 2010.
Only one day was spent for the discussions for the Audiovisual Performers’ Treaty and Broadcasters’ Treaty.
There was no substantive discussions on the floor, but the Chair asked the regional coordinators to gather and discuss informally about the more concrete future plans to be included in the Conclusions.
The 17th ABU Copyright Committee July 19, 2011

2. The 17th ABU Copyright Committee July 19, 2011
Report on the WIPO SCCR 21
The positive results were reported from each regional meetings, in India and Nigeria.
The Secretariat tries to urge the Member States to move forward the discussion, including the proposal to create the Working Group on technical matters.
We confirmed that there is no country to oppose the adoption of the Broadcasters Treaty.
The 17th ABU Copyright Committee July 19, 2011

3. The 17th ABU Copyright Committee July 19, 2011
Conclusions
Holding the informal consultation meeting,
in participation with the technical experts,
to report its suggestions to the SCCR 22.
The Secretariat will call for the Member States to submit new proposals to form the basis of the new draft Treaty by March 1, 2011.
The Secretariat will prepare a list of issues, and the BT is maintained on the agenda
Based on the informal consultation meeting, the future work and timetable are supposed to be discussed during the SCCR22.
The 17th ABU Copyright Committee July 19, 2011

4. The 17th ABU Copyright Committee July 19, 2011
Time-line on the Broadcasters’ Treaty
Apr. – Sep Regional Seminars – positive results
Nov SCCR 21
Calls for the new proposals by March 1, 2011
(South Africa, Canada and Japan)
Organizes the Informal Consultation Meeting
Prepares a list of issues
Apr Informal Consultation Meeting
Positive suggestions & presentations on the new idea on the inclusion of the Online Services by the Broadcasters
Non-paper to be prepared by the Chair (SCCR22/11)
Jun SCCR22
Approved the Chair’s work plan
(A two-day informal consultation will be held before the SCCR 23)
Nov. - Dec SCCR23
The 17th ABU Copyright Committee July 19, 2011