The Coalition of CSOs on Creative Arts and Tourism (CoCCAT) has asked government to support upcoming talents, introduce a pension scheme to support veterans in the sector and invest in the tourism sector to improve Ghana’s GDP.
These appeals were made when CoCCAT joined the world yesterday, 27th September, 2021 in marking the International Tourism Day, a day set aside by the United Nations (UN) in celebrating tourism development in the world.
They believe theme for the celebration ”Tourism For Inclusive Growth” is more appropriate especially at a time countries the world over are thriving to promote inclusivity at all facets of society.
Please read the full statement below:
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
Government must mobilize and develop the collective talents of the youth to make the Creative Arts Industry vibrant-CoCCAT
The Coalition of CSOs on Creative Arts and Tourism (CoCCAT) join the world today, 27th September, 2021 in marking the International Tourism Day, a day set aside by the United Nations (UN) in celebrating tourism development in the world.
This year’s Theme for the celebration which is ”Tourism For Inclusive Growth” is more appropriate especially at a time countries the world over are thriving to promote inclusivity at all facets of society. The lessons taught us by Covid-19 outbreak should remind governments that building an inclusive societies is now more imperative. The element of inclusivity in our policy directions cannot only promote growth in tourism but can propel nations to greater heights.
While we commend government in its efforts in making Ghana a tourism hub in Sub-Saharan Africa, We are by this release calling on government and the private sector to take collective action on the following:
- Identifying and Supporting upcoming talented musicians, actors, and actresses to play active roles in the Creative Arts Industry for its rejuvenation and sustained growth.
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Introduce pension scheme to support veterans in the sector
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Invest in the tourism sector to improve Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which tourism contributes hugely to.
To conclude, we wish to thank the organizers sincerely for taking actions in organizing this year’s World Tourism Day which is taking place at Hohoe in the Volta Region of Ghana.
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Issued by the Communications Directorate, CoCCAT
27/09/2021
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