Creative Arts Fund L.I. to be laid before Parliament soon – Minister
The Legislative Instrument (L.I.) required to provide legal backing for Ghana’s Creative Arts Fund is expected to be presented to Parliament for consideration and approval, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has announced. According to the Minister, the L.I. is currently undergoing consideration at the Attorney-General’s Department and is expected to […]
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has announced that the Legislative Instrument (L.I.) necessary to provide legal backing for Ghana’s Creative Arts Fund will soon be presented to Parliament for consideration and approval. The L.I. is currently being reviewed by the Attorney-General’s Department and is expected to be forwarded to Parliament in the near future.
During a Government Accountability Series on Monday, August 10, 2026, Ms Gomashie provided an update on progress within the tourism, culture and creative arts sector. The Creative Arts Fund, with a seed funding of GH¢20 million allocated in the 2026 Budget, aims to offer financial assistance for various initiatives within the sector, such as talent development, artistic projects and other activities promoting the growth of Ghana’s creative industry.
The passage of the L.I. will establish the necessary legal and operational framework for the Fund to become fully operational, allowing the government to begin providing financial support to eligible beneficiaries and funding various initiatives geared towards the development of Ghana’s creative arts industry.
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