Adding value to cotton in Africa can drive inclusive growth, ministers and agency heads say Investment in the cotton, textiles and garments sector can help transform economic development in Central and West Africa, said speakers at a high-level event on the eve of the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaound�, Cameroon, on 25 March and at the opening ceremony on 26 March. Ministers, heads of international agencies, development finance institutions, private sector partners and FIFA representatives highlighted the opportunities for Africa to weave its way up the value chain to accelerate economic growth.

Adding value to cotton in Africa can drive inclusive growth, ministers and agency heads say #WTOAg#WTOCotton #WTOAg

From field to factory, football and fashion: MC14 high-level event to spotlight cotton A high-level event on cotton will be held on the eve of the 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaound�, Cameroon, on 25 March to highlight cotton's importance to global trade and investment opportunities, particularly for Central and West African countries looking to move up the value chain. The event will feature the launch of the Partenariat pour le Coton Investment Platform, spotlighting of fashion and textile/garment entrepreneurs, and unveiling by FIFA representatives and?Cameroon?football legends of?FIFA's?tee-shirts and polo shirts to be distributed under the FIFA Football for Schools programme.

From field to factory, football and fashion: MC14 high-level event to spotlight cotton #WTOAg#WTOCotton #WTOAg