One district, one factory

One District One Factory also known as 1D1F is a Government of Ghana policy.[1] It is aimed at creating jobs for Ghanaians through the setting up of factories and industries which will in turn move the country towards greater industrialization. The policy was first introduced to Ghanaians in 2016 as part of manifesto of the New Patriotic Party of Ghana. The programme received a boost on January 13, 2018, with the commissioning of Twyford Ceramics factory by President Nana Akufo-Addo at Shama District in the Western region. The ceramics factory which is into the production and distribution of tiles is estimated at the cost of $77.26 million and will operate at a designed production capacity of 14.4 million square meters per year with annual sales projected to be $82.8 million.

Factories

Ekumfi Fruits & Juices Limited
Main article: Ekumfi Fruits & Juices Limited

The industry specializes in the manufacturing of locally made fruit juices from the Ekumfi Abor district in the Central Region of Ghana.[2][3] It forms part of the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative.[4]

Product of the Ekumfi juice factory

The factory has created about 5000 direct jobs in an attempt to alleviate poverty within the community and its neighboring districts and regions.[5] The facility is known to be the biggest  processing factory for fruits in West Africa, producing approximately 10 tons of fruits per hour.[6]

References
  1. http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/2017/08/21/president-akufo-addo-to-launch-one-district-one-factory-policy/
  2. "Ekumfi juice factory begins test production". www.ghanaweb.com. 2019-11-17. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  3. "Ekumfi Fruits & Juices Ltd". www.ekumfijuice.com. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  4. "Ekumfi juice factory to accrue GH¢530 million annually". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  5. "Ekumfi Fruits & Juices Company receives GH¢7.7m financing". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  6. "Packaged fruit juice from Ekumfi factory to hit market by mid-December". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2019-12-12. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
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