Ghana plans to invest $1 billion in its textile and garment industry as the government seeks to expand domestic manufacturing, increase exports and create jobs, particularly for young people and women.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson said the programme would support the modernisation of textile mills, expand garment factories and establish dedicated industrial enclaves equipped with infrastructure needed for large-scale production.
The investment forms part of the government’s 24-hour economy and accelerated export development programme, which aims to increase the production of Ghanaian-made fabrics and garments for domestic and international markets.
The government will provide industrial land, reliable electricity, water, treatment facilities, laboratories, warehouses and factory buildings to support manufacturers and reduce production costs, Forson said during the 2027 Budget presentation.
A key part of the plan is to use public procurement to create demand for locally manufactured products. The government intends to amend procurement laws to require public institutions to purchase uniforms, hospital textiles, bedding and protective clothing from Ghanaian textile and garment manufacturers.
The government plans to begin developing industrial enclave infrastructure and modernising priority textile and garment facilities in 2027. New and upgraded production lines are expected to become operational in 2028, supported by buyer agreements and export orders.
By 2030, the government aims to expand the industry to commercial production scale and increase supplies to regional and international markets.
The programme is expected to create opportunities for machine operators, technicians, designers, dressmakers, factory managers and logistics providers.
