The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has urged the government to intensify its efforts on the ‘One District, One Factory’ (1D1F) policy to boost the production of locally made products. According to the association, this will stimulate trade and business growth in the country.
In an interview with GIFTS FM, Benjamin Yeboah, Welfare Director of GUTA, emphasized that traders are eager to buy and sell local products
However, he noted that the current supply of made-in-Ghana goods is insufficient to meet the demand of all traders, adding that “the government must ensure adequate promotion of the 1D1F policy and increase production quantities to reduce the dominance of imports.”
Mr. Yeboah further suggested that the government should prioritize products with competitive advantages, offer tax incentives, and support companies to reduce production costs. He believes this will lead to lower prices for locally made products, thereby enhancing patronage.
The GUTA official expressed optimism about the campaign promises made by the various presidential candidates ahead of the general election on December 7. He indicated that the association had initial engagements with the majority of the candidates before the launch of their manifestos.