The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI) has reaffirmed its commitment to attracting large-scale investments into Ghana’s textile and garment sector, a key pillar of the government’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.
The initiative seeks to expand industrial capacity, create sustainable jobs, and position Ghana as a competitive manufacturing hub in West Africa.
In line with this agenda, the Ministry, in partnership with GIZ, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, the 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), is hosting Ghana’s Inbound Textiles and Apparel Roadshow from November 10 to 12, 2025, in Accra.
The Roadshow follows successful engagements with investors earlier this year at the Munich Fabric Start and the Textiles and Garments Roadshow in Germany. It aims to showcase Ghana as the region’s preferred destination for ethical and sustainable apparel production, highlighting the country’s growing manufacturing base, policy incentives, and expanding export potential.
The three-day event features factory and industrial zone visits to sites including Tema and the Bright Industrial Zone, policy presentations by senior government officials, business matchmaking sessions, and a networking cocktail with diplomats, investors, and manufacturers. The initiative is designed to deepen partnerships across the textile value chain while reinforcing Ghana’s commitment to responsible and sustainable production.
Ahead of the conference, a delegation of prospective investors met with officials of the Ministry on November 11, 2025, to discuss investment opportunities in the sector. During the meeting, the Head of the Strategic Anchor Directorate, Mr. Kwasi Antwi, presented a draft policy framework for developing the textile and garment industry, outlining interventions to enhance competitiveness, value addition, and export readiness.
The National Coordinator of the Association of Ghana Apparel Manufacturers (AGAM), Nana Poquah Adiamah, delivered a presentation on the state of Ghana’s textile and garment landscape. She reaffirmed AGAM’s readiness to collaborate with both local and foreign investors, emphasizing the association’s focus on compliance, capacity building, and administrative support for its members.
She also noted that AGAM is leveraging the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and existing trade policies to expand market access and drive sectoral growth.
MoTAI expressed optimism that the Inbound Textiles and Apparel Roadshow will attract significant investment and strengthen Ghana’s role as a regional hub for apparel manufacturing. The Ministry said the initiative will not only boost non-traditional exports but also create thousands of decent jobs while reinforcing the government’s broader vision of inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
