“The fashion industry in Africa is experiencing a strong recovery and this report highlights its potential to continue to thrive,” he said at the launch of the report “The Fashion Sector in Africa: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for Growth” by the multilateral organization.
According to Azoulay, in order to achieve the necessary progress, it is urgent that designers, professionals and the entire production and distribution infrastructure receive greater support from government authorities.
“We see great potential for the economy, the integration of young people, the empowerment of women and the dissemination of African culture on a global level,” he emphasized, in a context also marked by the development of the Fashion Week in Lagos, Nigeria was.
The Director General was of the view that the fashion industry will become one of the global benchmarks on the continent if it receives the necessary support, a criterion supported by the report.
In this sense, the text reflects that Africa is a major producer of raw materials, with 37 of the continent’s 54 countries dedicated to cotton production, and that it is a major exporter of textiles worth $15.5 billion per year and an importer of fabrics, clothing and shoes for 23.1 billion.
At the same time, it highlights that there is a growing trend towards consuming locally produced products on the continent.
UNESCO’s iconic strategies include the Africa Priority, which focuses on the country’s sustainable development, particularly in the areas of education, culture, science and information.
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