Public institutions to buy uniforms, hospital textiles exclusively from local manufacturers
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the measure when he presented the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12. “Mr Speaker, we will amend the public procurement laws to require that public funds spent on uniforms, hospital textiles, bedding and protective wear for our security agencies, schools, hospitals and other public institutions are purchased from ONLY Ghanaian textile and garment manufacturers,” he told Parliament.
The government plans to require public institutions to purchase uniforms, hospital textiles, bedding and protective wear exclusively from Ghanaian textile and garment manufacturers under a proposed policy to support the local industry.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the measure when he presented the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12.
He said government would amend the public procurement laws to ensure that public funds spent on the items support domestic manufacturers.
“Mr Speaker, we will amend the public procurement laws to require that public funds spent on uniforms, hospital textiles, bedding and protective wear for our security agencies, schools, hospitals and other public institutions are purchased from ONLY Ghanaian textile and garment manufacturers,” he told Parliament.
The proposed policy is intended to create a reliable market for locally produced textiles and garments by directing public sector demand towards Ghanaian manufacturers.
It forms part of the government's proposed US$1 billion investment plan under Pillar Six of the 2027 Budget, which seeks to strengthen the textile and garment industry and promote Ghanaian brands in international markets.
The planned amendment would make local sourcing a requirement for public institutions purchasing the specified products, once the necessary legislative changes are completed.
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