Registrar-General highlights Intellectual Property as key to promoting Ghanaian heritage

Registrar-General, Grace Ama Issahaque, has reaffirmed the critical role of Intellectual Property (IP) in driving national development and preserving Ghana’s cultural identity.
Speaking at a media briefing, Madam Issahaque noted that since 2016, the government has rolled out various initiatives to support individuals and businesses within the IP space.
These efforts, she said, are aimed at empowering creatives and innovators to pursue ventures that contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s economy.
She highlighted Ghana’s internationally acclaimed Kente weaving tradition as a prime example of the country’s unique cultural assets.
Unlike similar textiles produced in countries like Ivory Coast, Benin, and Togo, Ghana’s Kente stands out due to its distinct patterns and historical significance.
To preserve and promote this uniqueness, the government is leveraging geographical indications (GIs)—a form of Intellectual Property protection that links products to their origin.
This strategy is expected to strengthen the global brand of Ghanaian Kente and protect it from imitation.
Madam Issahaque also outlined new regulations that guide Kente production and marketing, aimed at supporting business owners in enhancing product authenticity and competitiveness.
She further emphasised the Registrar-General’s Department’s ongoing public education and training programmes, which are designed to raise awareness about Intellectual Property rights and improve the global visibility and quality of Ghanaian-made Kente.
“These efforts are not only about protecting heritage,” she said, “but also about creating sustainable business opportunities that benefit local communities and boost the national economy.”
Source: Classfmonline.com/Edem Afanou
Trending News
Catholic Bishops urge President Mahama to declare State of Emergency over galamsey menace
02:17V/R: Rain floods spark concern among Ho residents
21:16New NSA board urged to deliver on mandate and tackle 'ghost names'
04:57“Stop the tantrums, the next ‘knock’ may not be a gentle tap''- Thaddeus Sory to Godfred Dame
04:10PRINPAG confirms Jeorge Wilson Kingson as Executive Secretary
17:40Communications Minister vows to reduce data costs by year-end
02:46WN/R: Police Commander tries to free galamsey suspects arrested by forest officers in Bibiani forest district
19:07Gideon Boako questions Goldbod’s $3bn spending overrun
16:25C/R: Floods displace 500 residents in Awutu Senya East municipality
02:37Ghana Water begins controlled spillage of Weija dam
14:26