ICU Calls for modernisation Ghana’s smock, leather and basket industries to serve global markets
According to Mr Ayawine, the growing popularity of smock fabrics presents a significant opportunity for artisans to increase production, diversify their products and tap into international markets.
The General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU-Ghana) has urged Ghanaian weavers, leather workers, and basket producers to embrace modern technology and improved production standards to expand their businesses and enter global markets. Speaking at the first national conference of the Ghana Association of Weavers and Leather Workers (GHAWAL) in Wa, Upper West Region, Ayawine highlighted the growing popularity of smock fabrics as a significant opportunity for artisans to increase production and tap into international markets.
He emphasized the need for the Ghanaian artisans to position themselves for mass production, develop products for both local and international markets, and explore export opportunities under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
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