Tag: 2026 Budget
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How Ghana’s 2026 Budget Could Transform the Economy, Says Speaker Bagbin
Ghana Set to Use the 2026 Budget as an Economic Transformation Tool Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has emphatically linked the 2026 budget to a broader strategy for transforming Ghana’s economy. Speaking at a Post-Budget Workshop in Accra, he underscored that fiscal policy should do more than balance books; it must actively foster growth, create…
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Ghana 2026 Budget: Expanding Healthcare Access and Infrastructure for Universal Coverage
Overview: A Health-Centric 2026 Budget The 2026 national budget in Ghana places a decisive emphasis on expanding access to quality healthcare and strengthening the country’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. Spearheaded by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the budget outlines targeted investments in health infrastructure, workforce development, medical supplies, and digital health…
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Ghana 2026 Budget Aims to Expand Healthcare Access and Universal Health Coverage
Overview: A Health-First Budget for 2026 The 2026 national budget presented by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, places a strong emphasis on health—aiming to expand access to quality healthcare and fortify Ghana’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. The plan outlines a multi-year pathway to improve health outcomes through increased funding, targeted investments…
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COVID-19 Levy to Go: Ghana’s 2026 Budget and Economic Plan
Overview: A Budget This Could Reshape Ghana’s Fiscal Path The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is slated to present the 2026 Budget and Economic Statement to Parliament amid heightened expectations from citizens, business groups, and policymakers. The headline policy aim widely anticipated is the removal of the COVID-19 levy, a move that could…
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Budget Watchdogs allege pork barrel in 2026 spending plan as House denies claims
Contesting the 2026 National Budget A coalition of civil society organizations has raised alarms over the National Expenditure Program for 2026, asserting that the House of Representatives’ current version includes about P230 billion in pork barrel allocations and patronage-driven projects. The People’s Budget Coalition argues that the House Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee inserted billions into…
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P12.5B BEF Boost for 25,000 Philippine Classrooms in 2026
Background: A Budget Reallocation for 2026 The House of Representatives’ Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee approved a P12.5 billion increase in funding for the construction of new classrooms in 2026. The move comes as lawmakers reallocate funds totaling P255 billion taken from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget for the year. This adjustment…
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Budget watchdog cites alleged pork in 2026 budget; House denies claim
Overview: Allegations of pork barrel in the 2026 budget A coalition of civil society organizations has accused the House of Representatives of embedding pork-barrel-like pork and patronage-based projects in the proposed 2026 national budget. The People’s Budget Coalition asserts that the House Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee inserted billions into programs they describe as politically driven,…
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P7,000 Cash Aid for 1 Million Rice Farmers in 2026 Budget
Overview The Philippines is moving to cushion farmers’ finances with a targeted cash aid program as part of the proposed P6.7 trillion national budget for 2026. Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III announced that about 1 million rice farmers will receive P7,000 each to help offset losses caused by persistently low palay (unhusked rice) prices. The…
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P7K Cash Aid for 1 Million Farmers in 2026 Budget
Background: Aiming to shield farmers from low palay prices The Philippines is considering a substantial package in the 2026 national budget, with a flagship measure to provide cash aid to farmers. Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III announced that one million rice farmers would each receive P7,000 under the proposed P6.7 trillion budget for 2026. The…
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OVP Budget Approved in House Plenary Despite Duterte Absence
OVP Budget Approved in Plenary Despite Staff Absence The House of Representatives approved the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) 2026 budget in a plenary session even as its staff were not present for the hearing. The sponsor and House Appropriations Committee vice chairman, Rep. Jose Alvarez, received letters from Vice President Sara Duterte authorizing…