Tag: 2026 Budget
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2026 Budget’s real test: execution over spending, says economist
Executive summary: execution is the key to a successful 2026 Budget Dr. Frank Bannor, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), has warned that the 2026 Budget lays out ambitious spending plans, but its ultimate success will depend on how well those plans are implemented. In public finance,…
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2026 Budget Aims to Reverse Oil Production Slide with $3.5B in New Investments
Overview: A clear pivot to revive oil output The government has outlined a proactive budget plan designed to halt a half-decade decline in the country’s oil production. Central to the strategy is more than US$3.5 billion in fresh investment commitments, aimed at accelerating exploration, development, and offshore drilling through the national oil company (NOC). Officials…
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Trobu MP Gloria Owusu Fires Back at Kwesi Pratt Over Allegations of Parliamentary Ignorance
Background: A Budget Presentation Spark in Parliament The debate surrounding the 2026 Budget in Parliament drew sharp exchanges between lawmakers and veteran journalists. Among the high-profile clashes was a confrontation between Trobu Member of Parliament Gloria Owusu and journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr. Pratt had suggested that Owusu displayed a lack of understanding of parliamentary procedures…
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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,…