Bali, Oct. 7 -- The Indonesian government called for a fundamental overhaul of global digital economy practices, arguing that rapid innovation in streaming and digital platforms must be matched by structural fairness for content creators worldwide.

Speaking at the "Global Dialogue on Cross-Border Copyright Royalty Governance in the Digital Era" in Bali on Wednesday, the Indonesian Law Ministry highlighted a stark geographical imbalance in global royalty distribution despite the borderless nature of digital music consumption.

"Europe and North America account for nearly 80 percent of global royalties. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region contributes 14 percent, Latin America six percent, and Africa less than one percent," the ministry's Di...