Our purpose
Mission & Vision
Vision
To be the leading collective management organisation in East Africa that safeguards and enhances the value of copyright in literary works.
Mission
URRO negotiates licences for the use of copyright-protected literary works and collects royalties and other remuneration from users on behalf of Ugandan and foreign authors and publishers we represent.
Core Values
Integrity
We hold the highest standards of honesty in everything we do to earn the trust of authors, publishers and users.
Education & Awareness
We help users understand how photocopying and digital copying affect the livelihoods of Ugandan creators.
Encouraging Ingenuity
Fair remuneration motivates Ugandan authors and publishers to keep producing original literary works.
Legal Compliance
Our licences allow institutions to copy, scan and digitally reproduce protected works without risk of infringement.
Flexibility
We adapt to new technologies, emerging publishing models and evolving public policy.
Partnership
We value collaboration with rightholders, government, sister CMOs, IFRRO and WIPO.