Small & Medium Size Textile Manufacturers in Northern Region: Challenges and the Way Forward

The role of small and medium size enterprises in the northern region and Ghana at large cannot be over emphasized. The goal of the present study was to assess the problems and prescribe the way forward for the textile small to medium size firms. The main approach to this study is quantitative with...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Majeed, Joana Akweley Zanu, Gloria P. Adabla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Institute of Textiles and Fashion Professionals – Ghana 2019-09-01
Series:Fashion and Textiles Review
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Online Access:https://journal.itfpgh.com/ftr/article/view/43
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Summary:The role of small and medium size enterprises in the northern region and Ghana at large cannot be over emphasized. The goal of the present study was to assess the problems and prescribe the way forward for the textile small to medium size firms. The main approach to this study is quantitative with descriptive design. Questionnaire was used to assemble data from the respondents among artisans in the metropolis. The major source of funding for these people in the textile business in the Northern region is savings from sales and Susu among friends. Lack of modern technology, unavailability of ready market, insufficient government support, inadequate knowledge in record keeping, lack of collaboration, cheap imported western textiles and inadequate funds are the major challenges. It was concluded that so many problems exist in the sector and require serious attention from all stakeholders.
ISSN:2665-0983