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Copyright and neigbouring rights protection act, 1994
Where
Namibia
Namibia
When
2016
2016
Who
Namibian society of composers and authors of music, business and intellectual property authority
Namibian society of composers and authors of music, business and intellectual property authority
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Description of the policy/measure
To provide for the protection of copyright and performers’ rights, and to provide for matters incidental
2005 Convention Monitoring Framework Goal(s)
Area(s) of Monitoring
Results achieved
The expected results are:copyright and performers’ rights to artists and creators protected;the public aware on copyright and issues pertaining to it;clear measures on royalty calculations and pay outs instituted; andprovision of registration for musical creations in the country.
Financial resources allocated to the policy
Nascam financial resources are from the collection of license fees, while bipa is full funded by government and resorts under the ministry responsible for trade.