Small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana’s textile and garment manufacturing industry will soon be positioned as front-liners for transformative development, decent job creation, and environmentally friendly practices. This follows the validation of a strategic action plan to promote SMEs in the textile and garment sector by the Association of Ghana Apparel Manufacturers (AGAM) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The two organisations validated the action plan at a workshop in Accra on Wednesday, where a website was launched to increase the sector’s digital presence and tell the story of Ghana’s thriving garment sector. Mr. Marcos explained that the needs of the textile and garment manufacturing SMEs were similar: technology transfer, modern equipment, finance, advocacy, and improved working conditions. Addressing those challenges, he added, required collaboration and a shared strategic plan, which the ILO was ready to support.

Source: GhanaWeb November 02, 2023 08:26 UTC