How the African Development Bank’s Fashionomics Africa Program is Nurturing the Continent’s Textile and Apparel Industry

This publication explores the African fashion industry and an initiative by the African Development Bank to support it. The fashion industry is a major player in Africa, holding immense potential for job creation, particularly for women and young people. However, the industry also faces challenges such as limited access to funding and low production capacity. The African Development Bank's Fashionomics Africa program helps fashion businesses with training, investment, and finding new markets. This publication also mentions two examples of successful African fashion businesses that benefited from the program.