The Government of Ghana has launched a revised National Cultural Policy aimed at leveraging the country’s rich cultural heritage and thriving creative industries to drive economic growth, social inclusion and sustainable development.
The policy, unveiled at the National Theatre in Accra on Monday, June 9, 2026, by Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, seeks to preserve Ghana’s cultural identity, strengthen the creative economy and position culture as a catalyst for national development.
Speaking at the launch, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the need to safeguard Ghana’s heritage while creating opportunities within the cultural and creative sectors. She noted that the policy would promote inclusive growth, create decent jobs, improve educational outcomes and help reduce inequalities across the country.
”By safeguarding our traditions and empowering our creative sectors, we are driving inclusive growth, creating decent jobs, enhancing education and reducing inequalities,” she stated.
She noted that the policy aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which envisions an Africa with a strong cultural identity and shared heritage.
The Vice President also highlighted Ghana’s recent success at the United Nations in securing a landmark resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a grievous crime against humanity. According to her, the achievement reinforces the role of culture in promoting justice, dignity and healing.
Speaking at the launch, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the need to safeguard Ghana’s heritage while creating opportunities within the cultural and creative sectors. She noted that the policy would promote inclusive growth, create decent jobs, improve educational outcomes and help reduce inequalities across the country.
”By safeguarding our traditions and empowering our creative sectors, we are driving inclusive growth, creating decent jobs, enhancing education and reducing inequalities,” she stated.
She noted that the policy aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which envisions an Africa with a strong cultural identity and shared heritage.
The Vice President also highlighted Ghana’s recent success at the United Nations in securing a landmark resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a grievous crime against humanity. According to her, the achievement reinforces the role of culture in promoting justice, dignity and healing.
Speaking at the launch, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the need to safeguard Ghana’s heritage while creating opportunities within the cultural and creative sectors. She noted that the policy would promote inclusive growth, create decent jobs, improve educational outcomes and help reduce inequalities across the country.
”By safeguarding our traditions and empowering our creative sectors, we are driving inclusive growth, creating decent jobs, enhancing education and reducing inequalities,” she stated.
She noted that the policy aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which envisions an Africa with a strong cultural identity and shared heritage.
The Vice President also highlighted Ghana’s recent success at the United Nations in securing a landmark resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a grievous crime against humanity. According to her, the achievement reinforces the role of culture in promoting justice, dignity and healing.
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