Abstract:
After the collapse of Ghana Shoe Factory in the 1960s, Ghana cannot boast of a well-established
Shoe factory. Even though there are some shoe makers in the system, they produce in small-scale
and are unable to meet the quality requirement of the middle and upper class income earners.
The inability of the existing Shoe Makers to produce quality standard of foot wears is due to the
fact that they use obsolete technology and synthetic materials. They also lack the modern skills
and technique needed for the production of foot wears .In view of these, it is perceived that made
in Ghana foot wears are of inferior quality. The middle and upper income earners who prefer and
patronize quality foot wears have resorted to imported ones.
Description:
The over whelming demand for shoes, sandals and slippers in Ghana coupled with the collapse of Ghana shoe factory necessitated the need for the manufacturing of shoe and sandals in Ghana. Even though individuals and small scale businesses are already in this business, they produce in small quantities and lack the international standard or quality. They do not also see customers as the ‘blood’ for their existence and growth. REDCE is therefore set up to fill the vacuum that has been created as a result of the collapse of Ghana shoe factory.
