Participants at the partnership agreement workshop
The Association of Ghana Apparel Manufacturers (AGAM) and the Foreign Trade Association of the German Retail Trade (AVE) have announced a new partnership aimed at fostering sustainable growth and employment development in Ghana’s textile sector.
This collaboration is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
“The partnership will focus on three primary objectives: Sustainably strengthening the management of AGAM, providing demand-oriented services for member companies. Establishing a professional representation of interests,” a release issued in Accra said.
Acting President of AGAM, Nura Salifu, said, “Our collaboration with AVE will empower us to better manage our organization, offer tailored services to our members, and professionally advocate for their interests.”
She added that the joint endeavor is part of a broader objective to improve the business environment for Ghanaian enterprises in the Apparel, Garment, and Textile sectors, which in turn will drive economic growth and employment development across the country.
“We see this partnership as an opportunity to bolster sustainable development in the textile sector. Our joint efforts will enhance competitiveness, fostering a stronger, more resilient textile sector,” stated Prof. Dr. Tobias Wollermann, President of AVE.
The partnership will also encompass capacity-building efforts, training programs, and networking opportunities that can further enhance the skill sets of these enterprises and promote the sustainability of AGAM management.
“This significant collaboration represents an international commitment to bolstering economic development in Ghana, with particular attention to the textile industry. Both AGAM and AVE eagerly anticipate the positive impacts this partnership will bring to the nation’s textile sector and broader economic landscape,” the release concluded.