Government to roll out policy to boost Ghana’s fashion and textile industry

Government is reaffirming its commitment to positioning the fashion and textile industry as a key driver of economic growth and export diversification. To achieve this, a comprehensive policy framework will soon be introduced to unlock the full potential of the sector.

The forthcoming policy will prioritize skills development and access to finance, aiming to strengthen the textile value chain and empower Ghanaian designers to compete effectively on the global stage.

Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Trade and Industry at the Business of Ghanaian Fashion Summit in Accra, Deputy Chief Industrial Promotion Officer Kwaku Ofori-Antwi said the initiative is designed to attract greater investment into Ghana’s creative economy.

“The Ministry of Trade is committed to a coherent policy package across seven priority areas — including industrial competitiveness and incentives, raw materials and linkages, skills, apprenticeship and productivity, finance and access to capital, quality standards, and support for the adoption of international standards,” he stated.

The Head of Office and UNESCO Representative to Ghana, Edmond Moukala Ngouemo, emphasized the transformative role of fashion within Ghana’s emerging 24-hour economy.

“The 24-hour economy presents a transformative paradigm for Ghana’s fashion industry. Imagine a sector where production lines operate around the clock, designers collaborate across time zones, and retail customers engage seamlessly on platforms that meet a global demand that never sleeps,” he noted.

Meanwhile, Hilary Andoh, Project Lead for the Business of Ghanaian Fashion Summit, described the event as a crucial platform for industry stakeholders to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for sustainable growth.

“The idea behind today’s summit is to bring together the entire fashion and development ecosystem — designers, manufacturers, producers, policymakers, financiers, and educators — to scale up the industry. We are exploring how to collectively strengthen fashion education and the business side of the sector,” she explained.