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About Us :: Profile

Who We Are

The Eswatini Copyright & Neighbouring Rights Society (ESWACOS) is a multi-rights Collective Management Organization (CMO) in Eswatini dedicated to safeguarding and advancing the economic interests of copyright holders across various creative industries. ESWACOS operates under the mandate granted through Copyright & Neighbouring Rights Act, Act No. 4 of 2018, which establishes ESWACOS as the sole organisation responsible for the administration of copyright and neighbouring rights in Eswatini.

Mission

Our mission is to create economic value for rights holders, both locally and internationally, by registering and licensing their works, collecting and distributing royalties, and maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship between creators, users and the public.

Vision

Our vision is to be the fastest growing and most innovative collective management organisation in Africa.

Our Values

Integrity

The glue that holds what we say consistent with what we do and aligned with the highest ethical principles.

Transparency

A cornerstone of our operations, allowing members and stakeholders full visibility into our processes.

Fairness

Our pledge, guaranteeing equitable treatment for all members and stakeholders.

Innovation

Drives our accelerated growth and ingenuity in service delivery and solutions.

Professionalism

Our standard, as we uphold the highest quality in all our endeavours.

Protection

Our commitment to safeguarding the creative works and interests of our members.

What We Do

Registration

We register creators, authors, producers, performers, and other rights holders as members, and provide them with the necessary support and representation. We also register eligible copyright works on behalf of our members and maintain the database of registered works and members.

Licensing

We negotiate and grant licenses to users of copyright works such as broadcasters, public venues, festivals/concerts, shopping centres and education institutions and others on behalf of copyright owners.

Collection and Royalty Distribution

We collect license fees from users, monitor and track the usage of the works in order to distribute collected royalties to rights holders based on usage data and distribution rules.

Rights Enforcement

We monitor the usage in order to detect unauthorized usage and ensure compliance which may involve taking legal action against infringement in order to protect the rights of members.

Copyright Education and Awareness

We organize educational programs, workshops, and seminars to educate rights holders about copyright management, licensing, and legal rights. We conduct campaigns to raise public awareness about copyright laws and the importance of respecting the rights of creators and rights holders.