Cheap imports threaten Ghana’s textile industry
To revive the fragile sector, the government is encouraging people to buy local fabrics.
Published On 10 May 2015
West African prints have made it to the fashion catwalks of the Western world, yet at home the fabric industry is suffering because of cheap fake imports.
In response, the government is encouraging people to support the industry and promote their culture by wearing local fabrics.
Al Jazeera’s Ama Boateng reports from Ghana’s capital Accra.
Source: Al Jazeera