absorptive capacity of developing and LDCs in the adaptation and assimilation of different technologies. (vi) Strengthening and Development of the Audiovisual Sector in Burkina Faso and Certain African Countries II – DA_1_2_4_10_11 Recommendations 1, 2, 4, 10, 11 – BRIEF DESCRIPTION STATUS OF PROJECT OBJECTIVES MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS OUTPUTS IMPLEMENTATION The project seeks to implementation Phase II aims to achieve the Feasibility on existing sources of Study and provide film since June 2016. following objectives : information, assessment of market recommendations professionals with needs on economic data collection in prepared. practical tools to better (i) Advance the development of the the audiovisual industry was utilize the copyright audiovisual sector of beneficiary undertaken in 2017. Greater use of the framework for raising countries through professionalizing, acquired skills in financing and secure and deepening the creators and Targeted trainings and copyright for revenue flows through artists understanding of the activities for: financing, ‘ improved contractual interplay of the IP system in the Broadcasting regulators, producing and practices, enhanced sector so as to effectively manage Finance sector, distributing rights management and IP-based assets in the formulation Film professionals. audiovisual works securing distribution of business plans/strategies in the through increased and revenue flows key stages of the film making Training on copyright for film makers practice of through the process; completed. contracts and development of legal documentation of value chains. Phase II (ii) Support content Legislative advice and support in chain of title, of the project creates a development and distribution strengthening regulatory frameworks achieved. new momentum to through enhanced skills that will for AV sector and legislative advice consolidate the enable small and medium sized was also provided. Ratification of project’s sustainability enterprises to secure revenue flows Beijing Treaty by and effectiveness. It in local and international markets; Development and strengthening of Burkina Faso. will capitalize on Phase licensing/ management of
absorptive capacity of developing and LDCs in the adaptation and assimilation of different technologies. (vi) Strengthening and Development of the Audiovisual Sector in Burkina Faso and Certain African Countries – II DA_1_2_4_10_11 – Recommendations 1, 2, 4, 10, 11 BRIEF DESCRIPTION STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT OBJECTIVES MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS OUTPUTS The project seeks to provide film professionals with practical tools to better utilize the copyright framework for raising financing and secure revenue flows through improved contractual practices, enhanced rights management and securing distribution and revenue flows through the development of legal value chains. Phase II of the project creates a new momentum to consolidate the project’s sustainability and effectiveness. It will capitalize on Phase implementation since June 2016. Phase II aims to achieve the following objectives : (i) Advance the development of the audiovisual sector of beneficiary countries through professionalizing, and deepening the creators and artists ‘ understanding of the interplay of the IP system in the sector so as to effectively manage IP-based assets in the formulation of business plans/strategies in the key stages of the film making process; (ii) Support content development and distribution through enhanced skills that will enable small and medium sized enterprises to secure revenue flows in local and international markets; Feasibility on existing sources of information, assessment of market needs on economic data collection in the audiovisual industry was undertaken in 2017. Targeted trainings and activities for: Broadcasting regulators, Finance sector, Film professionals. Training on copyright for film makers completed. Legislative advice and support in strengthening regulatory frameworks for AV sector and legislative advice was also provided. Development and strengthening of licensing/ management of Study and recommendations prepared. Greater use of the acquired skills in copyright for financing, producing and distributing audiovisual works through increased practice of contracts and documentation of chain of title, achieved. Ratification of Beijing Treaty by Burkina Faso.