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February 20, 2026
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Trade Ministry and TradeMark Africa partner to boost Ghana’s garment industry
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Key Points
- The Deputy Minister for Trade reaffirmed the government's commitment to resolving trade facilitation challenges in Ghana's textile and garment industry.
- The sector is deemed a strategic pillar for industrialisation, export diversification, and significant job creation, especially for women and youth.
- A Public-Private Dialogue, organised by the Ministry of Trade and TradeMark Africa, convened stakeholders to identify solutions to operational bottlenecks.
- Key challenges include customs procedures, logistics, compliance requirements, and underutilisation of trade facilitation schemes like the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO).
- Both government and TradeMark Africa emphasised the urgency of reforms to boost production, create jobs, and enhance Ghana's competitiveness as a garment manufacturing hub.
Why This Matters
This initiative is crucial for Ghana as the textile and garment industry is a strategic pillar for its industrialization and export diversification agenda. Addressing trade facilitation challenges can unlock immense potential for job creation, particularly for women and youth, and significantly strengthen Ghana's position in regional and global value chains, fostering broader economic growth.
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