Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS)
Learn more about UPRS, its purpose, mission, values, and strategic direction.
About UPRS
Founded in 1985 by Ugandan authors, primarily musicians, the Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS) was established to advance copyright administration in Uganda. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies as a Company Limited by Guarantee, meaning it has no share capital and belongs collectively to all its members. Recognized by the Government of Uganda as a Collecting Society, UPRS is also a member of the Confederation of International Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC). Through reciprocal agreements with other…
Our Vision
A Uganda where creators are empowered and musical work is valued, protected, and fairly rewarded.
Our Mission
To protect, promote, and monetize the economic rights and interests of our members.
Our Theme
To make music pay.
Strategic Objectives
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- Increase royalty collections
- Simplify processes to ease registration
- Promote timely and equitable distribution of royalties
- Increase levels of awareness about UPRS services
- Increase membership
- Enhance staff capacity to execute UPRS mandate
- Improve processes
Core Values
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- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Excellence
- Transparency
- Accountability