Investors explore Ghana's textile-garment sector at Accra roadshow

In collaboration with key partners, including Germany’s GIZ, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Jobs for Economic Transformation (JET), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the International Labour Organization (ILO), the ministry hosted the Inbound Textiles and Apparel Roadshow from November 10 to 12 in Accra.

The roadshow followed successful engagements with international investors at the Munich Fabric Start and the Textiles and Garments Roadshow in Germany, organised by GIZ earlier this year, the ministry said in a recent Facebook post.

It aimed at showcasing Ghana as West Africa’s leading destination for ethical and sustainable apparel production.

Highlights of the three-day event included visits to leading garment factories and industrial parks, policy presentations by government officials, matchmaking sessions with domestic manufacturers and a networking cocktail with industry stakeholders and diplomats.

Head of the country’s Strategic Anchor Directorate Kwasi Antwi presented a draft policy framework at the event for the development of the textile and garment industry, outlining key government interventions to enhance competitiveness and value addition

The ministry is optimistic that the roadshow will strengthen Ghana’s position as a competitive hub for apparel manufacturing in Africa, creating decent jobs and boosting non-traditional exports.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DS)