Ghana will officially launch its long-awaited revised Culture Policy in March during Ghana Culture Day, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Ms Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has announced.

The Minister made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by a delegation from UNESCO.

She said the policy, which was developed through extensive stakeholder consultations, was intended to reposition culture as a strategic pillar of national identity, education and development.

Ms Gomashie noted that the document was currently being finalised for Cabinet consideration and would provide a clear framework for cultural governance and effective implementation.

She used the engagement to brief UNESCO on key priorities of the Ministry, including cultural policy reform, youth-focused cultural development and the strengthening of cultural education.

The Minister reiterated government’s commitment to restoring culture and history as central elements of national consciousness and nation-building.

The UNESCO delegation, led by the Head of Office and Representative of UNESCO to Ghana, Mr Edmond Moukala, said the visit was primarily to touch base with the Ministry, formally convey goodwill, and congratulate the Minister on her leadership and accomplishments over the past year.

Mr Moukala commended Ghana’s efforts in cultural promotion and heritage preservation, citing initiatives in traditional knowledge systems, music and the country’s active participation on UNESCO platforms.

UNESCO reaffirmed its readiness to continue working closely with Ghana to support cultural development, heritage protection and capacity-building initiatives in the years ahead.

Present at the meeting were the Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr Joseph Kwasi Amoah; the Director of Culture and Creative Arts, Mr Divine Owusu-Ansah; the Deputy Director of Culture and Creative Arts, Mr Charles Hottor; and Dr Richardson Commey Fio, Personal Assistant to the Sector Minister.