Pirataria: uma análise de custos e benefícios para a indústria discográfica em Moçambique

Abstract

Piracy is a dilemma for the valorization and development of the record industry, removes the right of remuneration for authors and artists, eliminates the collection of revenue for the State and can lead the country to be marginalized from foreign direct investment, therefore, it is urgent measures taken by the authorities to reverse the situation. This paper aims to study the importance of intellectual property and examine the problem of piracy as a cost that can delay economic development. The study of costs and benefits is based on the analysis of the theory of “Myths of Weak Protection” and the effects of piracy on record companies based in the city of Maputo. Data collection and monitoring of the production processes were carried out at the record companies Vidisco, Orion, Sons D'África and J&B Recording. Interviews, consultation of company documents and bibliographic review were the methods used in the present study. The seminars and workshops on copyright in which the tenderer participated also served as sources of data collection. The conclusions indicate that piracy, by allowing the falsification of national or imported phonograms, undermines the performance and normal functioning of the record companies, as they stop selling larger quantities of their albums, which become a cost. There is a reduction in the use of installed capacity and, consequently, in employment opportunities.