Ecuador takes a step forward in inclusion with the implementation of a technical standard to regulate authorized entities under the Marrakesh Treaty. This regulation facilitates access to literature in accessible formats for people with visual disabilities and difficulties reading printed texts, aligning the Ecuadorian regulatory framework with international accessibility commitments.

The Marrakesh Treaty, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), promotes the production and cross-border exchange of works in accessible formats, ensuring equity in access to information. Ecuador ratified this treaty in 2016 and with this new regulation advances in its effective implementation.

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