The Ministry of Information hosted a workshop for arts and culture journalists at the Accra Tourist Information Centre on Friday, as part of its Media Capacity Enhancement Programme. The event attracted journalists from various media outlets, focusing on critical topics related to Intellectual Property (IP) laws and the Creative Arts Industry Act (1048).
Kwadwo Ofori Dankwah Esq., a legal practitioner, led discussions on the creative economy, emphasizing its diverse components. He elaborated on the provisions of the Creative Arts Industry Act, which is designed to regulate activities within Ghana’s creative arts sector.
In his presentation, Ofori Dankwah addressed the notable case involving Mark Darlington Osae and the Food and Drugs Authority concerning the prohibition of celebrities endorsing alcoholic beverages. He provided a detailed analysis of the ruling and its broader implications for the industry.
Benjamin Oduro Arhin Jnr. (Bnoskka), a lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba, specializing in copyright matters, spoke about the intricacies of intellectual property and the parameters of copyright infringement. Focusing on media practices, particularly in radio presentation, Bnoskka stressed the potential repercussions of conducting Live Presenter Mentions (LPMs) using copyrighted music without proper authorization.
He advised participants to exercise caution regarding the use of others’ intellectual property in their professional endeavors.
The Media Capacity Enhancement Programme aims to bolster the skills and knowledge of journalists across the nation. This training session follows a previous cohort that successfully trained approximately 100 journalists nationwide from September 10 to 13, 2024.
