Global Dialogue on Cross-Border Copyright Royalty Governance in the Digital Era
Towards Transparency, Accountability, and Interoperability in Contemporary Digital Ecosystems
Countdown to the Bali Global Dialogue
Convening global policymakers, CMOs, digital platforms, and creators in Bali, October 2026
Navigating the Future of Copyright Governance in an Interconnected Digital World
Over the past two decades, the monetization of copyrighted works has decisively shifted toward digital, streaming, and cross-border platforms. While creating tremendous opportunities, it has generated complex governance and coordination challenges that no single nation can solve alone.
“Copyright and related rights remain territorial in nature, whereas royalty flows, data generation, and algorithmic decision-making increasingly transcend national borders.”
— Concept Paper: Bali Global Dialogue on Copyright Royalty GovernanceThree Interconnected Areas for International Dialogue
Framed as questions for collective examination, progress in one area reinforces progress across the entire copyright ecosystem.
Transparency in Royalty Administration
Enabling creators, CMOs, and platforms to understand how royalties are calculated, allocated, and distributed through verifiable reporting, clear deductions, and cross-border tracing.
Panel Focus:
- Multi-stakeholder governance
- Cross-border royalty flows
- Royalty administration & dashboards
Accountability in Governance Systems
Examining algorithmic remuneration, governance of unallocated black-box royalties, fiduciary duties, and dispute settlement across the digital value chain.
Panel Focus:
- Algorithmic transparency & fairness
- Black-box and unallocated royalties
- Digital value chain accountability
Interoperability of Rights & Metadata
Tackling metadata fragmentation through international identifiers (ISRC, ISWC, ISNI), trusted cross-border data protocols, and collaborative digital registries.
Panel Focus:
- Metadata standardization
- Interoperable digital infrastructure
- International data cooperation
Expected Concrete Outputs
The Dialogue operates on voluntary, non-normative, and without-prejudice principles, aiming to foster evidence-based understanding rather than binding treaties.
Background Mapping Report
A factual synthesis of voluntary member state submissions, relevant WIPO studies, and operational data, circulated prior to the plenary.
Bali Chair’s Summary
A comprehensive, non-binding synthesis of discussions, areas of convergence, and technical matters requiring further examination.
Possible Pathways for Future Cooperation
A non-exhaustive compilation of practical avenues for capacity building, technical assistance, and research—especially for developing countries.
An Open Invitation to Collective Learning
Indonesia extends a warm invitation to all WIPO Member States, accredited observers, CMOs, digital service providers, creators, and technical experts to contribute and participate in the Dialogue in a spirit of shared cooperation and mutual learning.
Ministry of Law, Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI) & Legal Policy Strategy Agency