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COVID-GHANA FABRIC INDUSTRY -- USAGM

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Local manufacturers of Ghana's iconic fabrics have been under increasing pressure as counterfeits made in China undercut local production. COVID-19 has added more woes to this industry, where restrictions have slashed sales for the few remaining factories. Producers are hoping a government fabric stamp will come into effect soon while a local tech company has introduced a verification system to crack down on fakes. Stacey Knott reports from Accra.

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