The following were some of the critical outcomes outlined in the report:

(i) Addressing effective methods for the management of databases and library volumes

(ii) Outlining how libraries can manage copyrights and ownership issues when monetising content

(iii) Understanding factors involved in copyright registration, duration, assigning, and the types of statutory IP protection

(iv) Illustrating strategies and methods for adopting policies and procedures that would ensure adequate care and handling of AV materials whilst providing broad access

(v) Best practices for Intellectual Property (IP) and rights management inventory

(vi) The exploitation value of cultural heritage to create demand for content

(vii) Neighbouring, repatriation and reproduction of heritage content for exploitation

The following were some of the critical outcomes outlined in the report:

(i) Addressing effective methods for the management of databases and library volumes

(ii) Outlining how libraries can manage copyrights and ownership issues when monetising content

(iii) Understanding factors involved in copyright registration, duration, assigning, and the types of statutory IP protection

(iv) Illustrating strategies and methods for adopting policies and procedures that would ensure adequate care and handling of AV materials whilst providing broad access

(v) Best practices for Intellectual Property (IP) and rights management inventory

(vi) The exploitation value of cultural heritage to create demand for content

(vii) Neighbouring, repatriation and reproduction of heritage content for exploitation

Broadcast Media Africa recently convened, in partnership with Apricity Consulting, a one-day online forum under the industry programme “Preserving Africa’s Sound and Audio-Visual Assets”.

The preliminary Summary Report on the proceedings of the Online Industry Forum on “How We Did It! Mitigation And Preventative Measures For Safeguarding Audio-Visual Archives Disaster Effects” can be Accessed Here!