9 d. ago Finance Minister Highlights Budget Focus on People and Prosperity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-highlights-budget-focus-on-people-and-prosperity/Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has emphasized that the 2026 budget prioritizes social protection and prosperity for Ghanaians, outlining major allocations for vulnerable households and women’s economic empowerment. Presenting the final wrap up during the budget approval debate, the Finance Minister highlighted key allocations designed to support households, stimulate local economies, and strengthen national […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-highlights-budget-focus-on-people-and-prosperity/

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2 w. ago IPPA Reacts to 2026 Budget: Experts Weigh In on Govt’s Economic Roadmap

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ippa-reacts-to-2026-budget-experts-weigh-in-on-govts-economic-roadmap/The Institute of Public Policy & Accountability (IPPA) has reviewed the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented to Parliament by the Minister for Finance on 13th November 2025. We commend the Minister for sustaining continuity in several key economic reforms initiated within the framework of the IMF-supported programme. Policy continuity in fiscal consolidation, debt […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ippa-reacts-to-2026-budget-experts-weigh-in-on-govts-economic-roadmap/

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3 w. ago Public Debt Strategy Targets Sustainability and Economic Resilience

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/public-debt-strategy-targets-sustainability-and-economic-resilience/Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has outlined Ghana’s Medium Term Debt Management Strategy for 2025 to 2028, focusing on concessional borrowing, risk reduction, and maintaining public debt below 70% of GDP to protect the economy from future financial shocks. Presenting the 2026 budget to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Dr Forson announced that Ghana’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/public-debt-strategy-targets-sustainability-and-economic-resilience/

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3 w. ago Ghana’s inflation rate falls to single digits amidst economic stabilisation – Finance Minister

Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that Ghana’s inflation rate has fallen, reaching a remarkable 8% in October 2025, down from 23.8% in December 2024.

Economics

3 w. ago Ghana Targets Growth Through Fiscal Discipline and Economic Transformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-targets-growth-through-fiscal-discipline-and-economic-transformation/Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented a comprehensive 2026 budget to Parliament on Thursday that prioritizes macroeconomic stability alongside ambitious job creation targets under the theme Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation. The budget reveals Ghana’s total public debt fell from GH¢726.7 billion in 2024 to GH¢630.2 billion by October 2025, marking one […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-targets-growth-through-fiscal-discipline-and-economic-transformation/

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3 w. ago Mahama administration isn’t just stabilising an economy, it’s rebuilding a nation – Finance Minister

Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says the Mahama administration’s economic agenda goes beyond stabilising Ghana’s economy; rather, it is focused on rebuilding the nation and laying a strong foundation for inclusive and sustainable growth.

Politics

3 w. ago The choices made in 2025 have restored macroeconomic stability – Finance Minister

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says Ghana’s economy has been restored following decisive policy choices made in 2025, which have helped to restore macroeconomic stability and rebuild public confidence.

Politics

3 w. ago We met an economy in distress, weighed down by debt – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has described the economic situation the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) government inherited as one “weighed down by debt, weakened by mismanagement and stripped of confidence.” He made the remarks while presenting the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, November 13, highlighting the efforts of the government to […]

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3 w. ago There’s no shortcut to responsible economic mismanagement – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has warned that Ghana cannot afford recklessness in handling public finances, stressing that responsible economic management requires discipline, transparency, and careful planning.

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3 w. ago Government benefiting from economic foundation laid by NPP – Stephen Amoah

The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso and former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr Stephen Amoah, says the current government’s economic stability efforts are being made possible because of the solid foundation laid by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during its time in office.

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3 w. ago Adopt measures to sustain gains – GUTA president urges Finance Minister ahead of 2026 Budget

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) president, Dr Joseph Obeng, has urged the Finance Minister to introduce policies that will enhance the country’s economic recovery and sustain recent gains.

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3 w. ago Finance Minister Says Economic Stabilisation Efforts Bearing Fruit After Takoradi Consultation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-says-economic-stabilisation-efforts-bearing-fruit-after-takoradi-consultation/Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has said that government’s efforts to stabilise the economy are beginning to bear fruit following his engagement with traders at Takoradi’s Market Circle. Ahead of the presentation of the 2026 Budget, Dr. Forson engaged traders at Takoradi’s Market Circle as part of his stakeholder consultations. The Finance Minister described […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-says-economic-stabilisation-efforts-bearing-fruit-after-takoradi-consultation/

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3 w. ago Parliament Sets Tuesday Deadline for Budget Coverage Accreditation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-sets-tuesday-deadline-for-budget-coverage-accreditation/Parliament has set Tuesday, November 11, 2025, as the deadline for media houses to submit applications for accreditation to cover the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson will present the budget statement to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025. In a press release signed by Mr. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-sets-tuesday-deadline-for-budget-coverage-accreditation/

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