1 week ago Majority and Minority leaders to deliver closing statements on 2026 Budget today

Parliamentary Service has announced that leaders from both the Majority and Minority caucuses will on Thursday, November 27, 2025, present their official closing statements on the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy.

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2 w. ago Opposition Questions Constitutional Process in Ghana Budget Allocation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-questions-constitutional-process-in-ghana-budget-allocation/The opposition has accused government of breaching constitutional procedures by prescribing how local assemblies should spend their statutory funds before Parliament approves the distribution formula required by law. Francis Asenso-Boakye, Ranking Member on the Local Government and Decentralisation Committee of Parliament, claims the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy illegally dictates District Assemblies Common Fund […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-questions-constitutional-process-in-ghana-budget-allocation/

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2 w. ago Strong disinflation, lower interest rates create foundation for 2026 recovery – CPS Budget Review

The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) has hailed the 2026 budget statement and economic policy as a key milestone for Ghana’s economic recovery.

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2 w. ago Full document: Centre for Policy Scrutiny’s review of 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy

This review, led by a team at the Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS), critically examines the Budget under four priority areas: Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, Physical and Human Capital Sector, and Economic Growth and Job Creation.

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2 w. ago ISSER sounds alarm on 2026 Budget: Low growth projection, construction slump threatens recovery

Ghana's projected economic path for 2026, as outlined in the government's Budget Statement and Economic Policy, has been met with caution by the Institute for Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER).

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2 w. ago VAT reforms will ease tax burden on businesses, stimulate investments – Deloitte

Continuing, Deloitte said, given that the 2026 Budget Statement sets the tone for growth, jobs and economic transformation, with the already launched 24-Hour Economy programme as the main vehicle for the targeted economic transformation, one would expect to see notable changes in the projected economic structure via the sectoral contribution to Gross Domestic Product.

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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 Energy Think Tank Warns Budget Risks Undermining Economic Recovery

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-think-tank-warns-budget-risks-undermining-economic-recovery/The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre has raised critical concerns following a detailed analysis of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, warning that structural weaknesses in the energy sector could endanger Ghana’s fiscal recovery. The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) released its assessment after Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson presented the budget themed “Resetting for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-think-tank-warns-budget-risks-undermining-economic-recovery/

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3 w. ago Gov’t allocates GH¢245m to boost food security and GH¢6.9bn for oil palm development

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced major investments in Ghana’s agriculture sector as part of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, pledging to strengthen food security, expand agro-industrial value chains, and transform the country’s oil palm industry into a key driver of economic growth.

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3 w. ago Finance Minister unveils major healthcare expansion in 2026 Budget

Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced bold plans to modernise and expand the nation’s healthcare system as part of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented to Parliament on Thursday, November 13.

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3 w. ago Gov’t commits over GH¢86bn to roads and education in 2026 Budget

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced sweeping investments in road infrastructure and education as part of the government’s 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, pledging to accelerate national development and improve access to quality education.

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3 w. ago 2026 Budget: Petroleum receipts fall sharply by 35.7% as gov’t plans to invest funds locally

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy with a candid assessment of the nation's petroleum sector, highlighting a significant slump in 2025 and outlining an ambitious reform to ensure oil wealth benefits domestic development.

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3 w. ago Ghana’s performance under IMF programme strong and consistent — Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has said that Ghana’s performance under the IMF-supported Programme has been strong and consistent, reflecting the government’s firm commitment to stability and reform. Dr Forson made the remarks while presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament on Wednesday. Dr Forson said, “Mr. Speaker, Ghana’s performance under […]

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3 w. ago 2026 Budget marks a return to fiscal discipline and economic boom

Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday, November 11, presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament, unveiling a bold new direction under the theme “Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation”.

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3 w. ago IFEJ To Gov’t: Prioritize Growth, Accountability In 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ifej-to-govt-prioritize-growth-accountability-in-2026-budget/IFEJ Calls for Realism, Transparency, and Reform Ahead of Ghana’s 2026 Budget Presentation Accra, Ghana — November 13, 2025 The Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists (IFEJ) has released a public statement outlining its expectations for Ghana’s 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, which is scheduled to be presented to Parliament today by Finance Minister […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ifej-to-govt-prioritize-growth-accountability-in-2026-budget/

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3 w. ago Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Lays 2026 Budget Before Parliament Today

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-for-finance-dr-cassiel-ato-forson-lays-2026-budget-before-parliament-today/Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, will on Thursday, November 13, 2025, present the government’s 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament. The presentation will outline the government’s financial outlook, spending priorities, and key policy directions for the upcoming fiscal year. The 2026 budget is expected to be one of the most consequential […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-for-finance-dr-cassiel-ato-forson-lays-2026-budget-before-parliament-today/

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3 w. ago Finance Minister Presents Budget Today Amid High Stakeholder Expectations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-presents-budget-today-amid-high-stakeholder-expectations/Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presents the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament today, Thursday, November 13, 2025, marking the first full year fiscal plan of the Mahama administration and a defining moment for Ghana’s economic direction after nearly a year of stabilization efforts. The budget comes as Ghana’s economy shows remarkable […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-presents-budget-today-amid-high-stakeholder-expectations/

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3 w. ago What to expect as Dr Ato Forson presents 2026 Budget to Parliament today

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson will today Thursday, November 13, present the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament

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3 w. ago Speaker announces Finance Minister to present 2026 Budget on Thursday

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has announced that the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, will present the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

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3 w. ago Tax policies proposals for consideration in the 2026 Annual Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ibrahim Asare, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tax-policies-proposals-for-consideration-in-the-2026-annual-budget/Introduction As stated in Articles 179 and 180 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, the Executive is required to present an account of the management of the economy for 2025 and a budget statement for 2026 financial year to the Legislature for approval. Section 21 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ibrahim Asare, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tax-policies-proposals-for-consideration-in-the-2026-annual-budget/

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