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June 9, 2026
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Industry leaders call for intellectual property protection
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Key Points
- Stakeholders in Ghana's fashion, textile, creative, and manufacturing sectors are advocating for stronger intellectual property (IP) protection.
- This call was central to the "Who Owns Your Work?" workshop, co-organised by Fashion Forum Africa and the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), in preparation for the Alternative Fashion Fabric Fair (Alt.FFF).
- Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industries, Mr. Sampson Ahi, underscored the importance of strengthening legal and institutional IP awareness to protect local creativity and manufacturing.
- Industry leaders emphasized moving conversations beyond aesthetics to ownership, value creation, and the necessity of collaboration and education on IP for sector growth.
- The inaugural Alternative Fashion Fabric Fair (Alt.FFF) is slated for September 17-19 in Accra, aiming to connect stakeholders and promote African-made products.
Why This Matters
Strengthening intellectual property protection is vital for Ghana's burgeoning fashion and textile industries, which are attracting global attention. This initiative safeguards the originality and innovation of Ghanaian designers and manufacturers, ensuring they benefit financially from their creations and preventing exploitation. It fosters a more robust creative economy, attracting investment, and positioning Ghana as a key player in the continent's textile sector, thereby contributing to national economic growth and job creation.
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