Vice President Launches Revised National Cultural Policy to Drive Heritage Preservation and Creative Economy Growth

The Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has officially launched Ghana’s revised National Cultural Policy, describing it as a transformative framework aimed at preserving the nation’s rich cultural heritage while promoting economic growth through the cultural and creative industries.

The launch ceremony took place at the National Theatre in Accra on June 8, 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from the arts, culture and creative sectors.

The revised policy serves as a strategic roadmap for safeguarding Ghana’s cultural identity and harnessing the potential of the cultural and creative industries to create jobs, stimulate innovation and drive social transformation.

The new policy replaces the previous Cultural Policy, which was introduced in 2004. It has been aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, positioning culture as a central pillar of Ghana’s national development agenda.

Addressing participants at the launch, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang called on stakeholders across the cultural and creative sectors to collaborate in ensuring the successful implementation of the policy.

“Let this launch mark the beginning of a bold new chapter in Ghana’s cultural journey. Let us come together—government, traditional authorities, the youth and the diaspora—to unlock the full potential of culture and creativity. We must build a nation that draws strength from its heritage, creates opportunities through innovation, and projects its voice with confidence and influence on the global stage,” she stated.

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, noted that the revised policy is the outcome of seven years of extensive stakeholder consultations. According to her, the framework is designed to support creative entrepreneurs, attract cultural investments and ensure the integration of culture into national development planning.

Work on the revised National Cultural Policy began seven years ago, involving broad consultations with stakeholders across the country.

The policy covers key thematic areas including culture and heritage, culture and society, culture and governance, culture and the economy, culture and technology, as well as oversight, implementation and regulatory mechanisms.

The launch reaffirms Ghana’s commitment to leveraging culture as a catalyst for sustainable development, heritage preservation, economic empowerment and enhanced engagement with the global cultural community.