COSOMA pushes for government assistance in building school for arts in Lilongwe

Malawi: The Copyright Association of Malawi ( COSOMA), is requesting that the government assist in building a school for the arts in Lilongwe, writes Tionge Hara.

Ezaius Mkandawire, the Vice President of the Copyright Association of Malawi (COSOMA), states that the arts sector is a significant contributor to the country's GDP, with a contribution of 4.6 percent.

He also believes that investing in this sector will generate more opportunities for goods and services.

The requested funds for the project, which is estimated at K5 billion, is not a significant amount for the government to invest, according to Mkandawire.

He also suggests that the government could provide the funds in phases.