Challenges Facing Garment Producing Industries under AGOA in Ghana

Abstract

The general objective of the study was to look at the challenges facing garment producing industries under AGOA in Ghana. The study was conducted using 116 workers from four garment producing industries in Accra and Tema. Questionnaires and interview schedules were developed and used to collect data from the sampled workers. Statistical techniques such as means and percentages were used to analyse the data collected. The industries and workers have major challenges such as lack of motivation, inadequate facilities and amenities, lack of funding, and insufficient managerial ability. Strategies that will help improve operations in the industries were mentioned by workers and this were grouped in two i.e. welfare and factory running. The following recommendations were made: 1. The Ghana Trades Union should monitor the industries and make sure the workers are duly paid for what they work for and on time. 2. The Government should help the industries financially or help them assess loans or the US credit facilities that will enable them acquire modern equipment and pay their workers well.