The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, in collaboration with the Ghana Culture Forum (GCF), convened a pivotal stakeholder dialogue to deliberate on the future of Ghana’s cultural and creative industries. The event brought together leading figures, associations, and cultural groups to evaluate the sector’s current landscape and propose strategic interventions.
Nana Adwoa Awindor, Chairperson of the Planning Committee, described the gathering as a starting point for a transformative movement to rejuvenate the industry. She emphasized the forum’s role in reshaping cultural policies and energizing national identity through creativity.
Prof. Kodzo Gavua, Vice Chairman of the committee, underscored the urgent need to revalue culture and arts within Ghana’s development framework, citing a lack of appreciation and systemic support.
Echoing similar sentiments, Mr. Divine Owusu-Ansah, Director at the Ministry, shared an anecdote from France where Ghanaian music played in a supermarket—illustrating the global resonance of Ghanaian culture and its potential for economic and diplomatic influence.
Cultural advocate and GCF co-convenor Mr. Akunu Dake highlighted the uniqueness of the dialogue and called for broader stakeholder involvement in shaping the sector’s goals and national relevance.
GCF Chairman, Nana Otuo Owoahene Acheampong, reiterated the forum’s dedication to bridging policy and practice while boosting collaboration across the cultural ecosystem.
The discussions tackled critical issues such as funding deficits, infrastructure gaps, policy inertia, and the undervaluation of cultural capital. Participants also emphasized the need to leverage Ghana’s heritage in strengthening social unity and national development.
The Ministry and GCF reaffirmed their commitment to elevating culture as a national development priority and sustaining partnerships that empower the creative and cultural industries.