Tag: Budget 2026
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Philippine Senate: 2026 National Budget Shields Against Allocables, Ghost Projects and Patronage
New safeguards mark a turning point for the 2026 national budget The Philippine Senate and the bicameral conference committee have approved a National Budget for 2026 totaling 6.793 trillion pesos. In a move described by lawmakers as resolute and overdue, the agreement includes strong, enforceable safeguards designed to deliver transparency, traceability, and citizen oversight. Senators…
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2026 Budget: Why Execution Matters More Than Spending, Says Economist
Introduction: A Budget Past the Paper, Into Practice As governments unveil the 2026 Budget, the spotlight is shifting from the size of allocations to the quality of delivery. Dr. Frank Bannor, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), cautions that the real test isn’t the headline figures, but…
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Budget 2026: Gov’t Moves to Reverse Oil Slide with $3.5B in New Investments
Overview The government’s 2026 Budget signals a decisive pivot in the country’s oil strategy as officials unveil more than US$3.5 billion in new investment commitments. This push aims to arrest a near five-year slide in oil production and lay the groundwork for a renewed trajectory of stability and growth in the sector. With the national…
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Trobu MP Gloria Owusu Responds to Kwesi Pratt Ignorance Claims
Gloria Owusu addresses Kwesi Pratt’s allegations The Trobu Member of Parliament, Gloria Owusu, has publicly rejected remarks made by veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr, who suggested that she displayed ignorance of parliamentary procedures in her comments following the presentation of the 2026 Budget. Owusu asserted that the claims are a deliberate misrepresentation of her stance…
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Trobu MP Gloria Owusu Fires Back at Kwesi Pratt Over Budget Remarks: “Ignorance” Claim Is Misrepresentation
Background: The Budget Presentation and the Exchange The recent presentation of Ghana’s 2026 Budget sparked spirited exchanges among lawmakers and veteran journalists alike. In the heat of the discussions, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, a well-known political commentator, suggested that Trobu Member of Parliament Gloria Owusu displayed a lack of understanding of parliamentary procedures in her remarks.…
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Ghana 2026 Budget Aims to Expand Healthcare Access and Infrastructure
Overview of the 2026 Budget Focus The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has unveiled a 2026 national budget that places health sector expansion at the heart of national development. The proposed agenda centers on expanding access to quality healthcare, reinforcing Ghana’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) commitments, and accelerating infrastructure projects across the country.…
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Budget 2026: Ato Forson Pledges 10 Agenda 111 Hospitals
Introduction: A Commitment to Health Infrastructure The 2026 budget speech delivered to Parliament by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson highlighted a clear pledge from the government to advance health infrastructure. Specifically, he announced that the administration aims to complete 10 Agenda 111 hospital projects that were initiated under the previous government. This promise places…
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2026 Budget: Ato Forson vows to finish 10 Agenda 111 hospitals
Overview: A Commitment to Healthcare Expansion in the 2026 Budget Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has publicly reiterated the government’s commitment to advancing healthcare infrastructure through the Agenda 111 hospital project. Speaking during a session in Parliament, he framed the 2026 budget as a continuation of the previous administration’s ambitious plan to deliver 101…
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COVID-19 Levy to Go: What to Expect from the 2026 Budget and Economic Statement
Introduction: A Budget Anticipation in Parliament The 2026 Budget and Economic Statement, presented by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to shape the coming year’s economic landscape. With widespread calls from residents, business groups, and civil society for tax relief and streamlined public finances, the big talking point is the proposed…
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COVID-19 Levy to go: What Ghana’s 2026 Budget Means for Households and Businesses
Executive snapshot: COVID-19 levy to go in the 2026 Budget The 2026 Budget and Economic Statement, to be presented by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is expected to include the elimination of the COVID-19 levy. With economic pressures easing for some sectors and a push to simplify the tax code, the government…