The launch event, held at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, convened policymakers, development partners, designers, and private sector leaders.
Key participants included representatives from UNESCO, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI), the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
About the Initiative
Anchored by the theme “Building a Sustainable Future for Ghana’s Fashion Industry,” the BoGF Initiative seeks to:
- Strengthen local talent and industry structures • Promote sustainable practices
• Expand access to global markets • Position Ghana as a rising hub for fashion innovation 
The initiative will include the annual BoGF Summit on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, which will serve as the launchpad for a year-round Capacity Building Program. This program will focus on:
- Strengthening the business of fashion • Advancing policy for the sector • Expanding fashion education • Preparing brands for investment readiness • Facilitating global market integration
Event Highlights
The BoGF Initiative launch event featured keynote presentations and a panel discussion titled “Fashioning Ghana’s Future — From Runway to Revenue: Building the Business Case for Ghanaian Fashion & Year-Round Capacity Building.” Discussions explored financing challenges, fashion education, sustainability, industry structures, and manufacturing.
Distinguished Attendees
The launch event brought together influential leaders from across Ghana’s creative economy and international development community, including:
- Melody Boateng, National Professional Officer (NPO), UNESCO • Daphine Lekipaika, Expert in Trade in Services, AfCFTA
• Elsie Appau-Klu, Esq., Technical Advisor to the Commissioner General, Ghana Revenue Authority • Mr. Charles Sedem Hottor, Deputy Director, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts • Vanessa Bannerman, Chief of Retail, Merchandising & Global Markets, Christie Brown
Their participation underscores the multi-stakeholder commitment to transforming Ghana’s fashion industry into a globally competitive sector.
Key Statements
Mr. Edmond Moukala, UNESCO Representative to Ghana: “UNESCO is pleased to support this groundbreaking initiative that strengthens Ghana’s cultural and creative industries. The Business of Ghanaian Fashion & Year-Round Capacity Building Initiative is an essential platform that harnesses creativity as a driver of sustainable development.”
AfCFTA Representative: “Through our partnership with the BoGF Initiative, we are helping Ghanaian fashion brands access wider markets, compete globally, and contribute to exports and job creation.”
Hillary S. Andoh, Founder of Fashion Nexus Ghana & Project Lead of the BoGF Initiative: “The Business of Ghanaian Fashion Summit and Year-Round Capacity Building Program are not just events — they are part of a broader BoGF Initiative that forms the foundation of a national movement to professionalize, develop and scale Ghana’s fashion industry. By bringing together creative leaders, manufacturers, textile producers, educators, policymakers, investors and development partners, we are turning dialogue into action.”
Expected Impact
The BoGF Initiative addresses critical gaps in Ghana’s fashion sector. With the global fashion industry valued at $1.84 trillion, Ghana is positioned to become a competitive player.
Impact Goals: • Unlock new opportunities for job creation • Attract investment into the creative economy • Position Ghanaian brands to compete globally • Advance sustainable development through fashion
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