Our Organization

Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) is a parastatal organization established in 1992 following the enactment of the Copyright Act of 1989. Its mandate is to promote and protect the interest of authors, composers, performers, producers of sound recording and broadcasters. It also collect and distribute royalties or other remuneration which may accrue to the rights holders for their rights.

The Society has two roles, namely: – a Copyright office, responsible for the implementation of the Copyright Act and as Collective Management Organization (CMO) responsible for collective management of musical, literary and artistic works. COSOMA specializes in Collective Management, Law Enforcement and Copyright Administration.

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Vision

The vision statement of COSOMA is to be the most vibrant and leading Copyright in Africa.

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Mission

Our mission is to promote and protect creativity through an effective and balanced Copyright and Related Rights System.

To achieve its objectives, COSOMA is guided by the following
Core Values:

Integrity
In undertaking their activities, the employees of COSOMA endeavour to align their thoughts, motivations, attitudes and actions with the ethical principles by doing the right things.
Accountability
COSOMA is devoted to be a result-oriented, open and an accountable organization. Its stakeholders have the right to know what activities are being undertaken and delivered and what results are being achieved.
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Professionalism
COSOMA employees are committed to demonstrate knowledge and skills in carrying out their activities, willingness to learn, cooperation with the Society's stakeholders, support for its members, trustworthy and living up to their commitments.
Transparency
COSOMA strives to exercise openness in its operations thereby reducing chances of corruption.
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Our Functions

COSOMA is responsible for the implementation of the Copyright Act, 2016 and performs the following functions: –

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