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Public Sector Licensing
Government ministries, departments, agencies and other public institutions depend on information to develop policies, conduct research, prepare reports, train staff and deliver public services.
Public Institutions Use Copyrighted Content Every Day
In the course of this work, employees may photocopy books and articles, scan publications, circulate reports, reproduce newspaper content or share documents electronically. These activities may involve copyright.
A public sector licence provides institutions with a practical framework for managing specified reproduction and sharing of copyrighted materials while recognising the rights of the people and organisations responsible for creating and publishing them.
Why Public Sector Licensing Matters
Support Effective Public Service
Public officers need access to reliable information to carry out research, develop policies and perform their functions.
Create Clear Copyright Practices
A licence can help institutions establish clearer procedures for the reproduction and sharing of copyrighted materials.
Reduce Unnecessary Risk
Clear licensing arrangements can help institutions avoid inappropriate copying and sharing of protected works.
Recognise Rightsholders
Licensing provides a mechanism for the use of copyrighted materials to contribute to the collective remuneration of represented rightsholders.
Which Institutions Can Consider Public Sector Licensing?
This may include:
- Government ministries
- Departments and agencies
- Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies
- Public authorities and statutory bodies
- Religious institutions
- Public libraries and information centres
- Other public institutions that reproduce and share copyrighted materials
Public Sector Licensing Is About More Than Permission
A copyright licence is not simply a fee paid to CopyGhana. It creates a relationship between institutions that use content and the people who create and publish it. By licensing appropriately, public institutions can access and use information needed for their work while contributing to a sustainable copyright ecosystem in Ghana.
Ready to take the next step?
Contact CopyGhana about the licence that applies to your organisation.