{
  "id": 481577,
  "title": "Creative Arts Fund L.I. to be laid before Parliament soon – Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/creative-arts-fund-l-i-to-be-laid-before-parliament-soon-minister",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T16:09:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/creative-arts-fund-l-i-to-be-laid-before-parliament-soon-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has announced that the Legislative Instrument (L.I.) required to establish Ghana's Creative Arts Fund will soon be presented to Parliament for consideration and approval. The L.I. is currently under review at the Attorney-General’s Department, and its passage will provide the legal and operational framework necessary for the Fund to become fully functional. The Creative Arts Fund is intended to offer financial support for various initiatives within the creative arts sector, such as talent development, artistic projects, and other activities aimed at promoting the growth of Ghana’s creative industry. The Fund was announced in the 2026 Budget, with an initial seed funding of GH¢20 million allocated to support the sector. Once approved, the L.I. will enable the government to provide financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries and support various initiatives aimed at developing Ghana’s creative arts industry.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}