Ghana is taking bold steps to revive its once-thriving textiles and garments sector, with a new policy expected to create 150,000 jobs and attract over $1.2 billion in fresh investments by 2033.
Speaking at a stakeholder validation workshop in Accra, Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Samson Ahi, said the draft Textiles and Garments Manufacturing Policy was designed to “revitalize one of Ghana’s most historically significant and economically promising industries.”
He said the policy responds to “the urgent need for a coherent and competitive framework that will attract investment, enhance productivity, and position Ghana as a sourcing hub for ethical and sustainable apparel manufacturing.”
The Deputy Minister noted that the new framework includes “bold interventions ranging from the establishment of five world-class industrial parks to the creation of dedicated funds for cotton development and textile upgradation.” The plan also includes fiscal incentives, concessional tariffs, capacity building, and environmental sustainability measures.
By 2033, Ghana aims to “scale the industry to a value of over USD 2 billion, attract USD 1.2 billion in new investments, create 150,000 direct and indirect jobs, and revive cotton cultivation across 50,000 hectares of farmland,” Mr. Ahi added.
He called on stakeholders to provide “candid and constructive feedback” to ensure the final policy “reflects the realities, aspirations, and insights of all stakeholders – public and private, large and small, domestic and international.”
By: Victor Lavor
