Tag: Public Finance
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Collect Receipts: A Path to Closing Ghana’s Public Revenue Gaps
Ghanaians Urged to Collect Receipts to Strengthen Public Revenue Taxpayers across Ghana are being urged to demand and retain receipts for all tax payments and tolls as a practical step toward closing loopholes in public revenue generation. The push, led by experts and government officials, emphasizes that accountability starts with the individual citizen. By keeping…
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Receipts Urged as Shield Against Ghana Revenue Loopholes
Taxpayers Called to Demand Receipts to Strengthen Public Revenue Ghanaians are being urged to consistently demand and collect receipts for all tax payments and tolls as a practical measure to close holes in the country’s public revenue system. The appeal comes from Mrs. Richlove Wiafe Duffour, Chief Accountant at the Mental Health Authority, who emphasized…
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Ethiopia Reinforces Transparency, Accountability, and Fiscal Governance
Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Transparent Public Finance The Ministry of Finance of Ethiopia has reaffirmed the country’s steadfast commitment to improving transparency, accountability, and fiscal governance. In a high-level meeting with key stakeholders, government officials underscored that robust public financial management (PFM) is essential to delivering services, safeguarding public funds, and fostering trust in government…
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Reeves to spend £6bn more on benefits in Budget plan
Chancellor Reeves Signals Budget Boost for Benefits Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is set to outline a Budget plan that includes a notable increase in benefits spending, with an additional £6 billion allocated to working-age support. The move, positioned as a response to cost-of-living pressures, signals the government’s prioritization of social security as inflation…
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Paschal Donohoe’s Resignation: The Irish Government’s Weakening Grip and Future Challenges
Introduction: a resignation with wide-reaching consequences Paschal Donohoe’s unexpected decision to resign as Ireland’s finance minister and his subsequent departure from national politics signals more than a change at the cabinet table. It marks a turning point for a government already grappling with fiscal pressures, political fatigue, and a mounting list of policy priorities. Donohoe’s…
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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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ECC approves grants for Pakistan security and defence projects
Overview: ECC approves key security and defence funding In a significant move signaling heightened emphasis on national security, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved a slate of grants dedicated to Pakistan’s security and defence initiatives. Chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the meeting highlighted the government’s continued commitment to advancing strategic projects across defence infrastructure,…
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Philippines to Repay ADB Insurance Reform Loan Through 2040
Overview The Philippines will repay its latest loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) over a 20-year period, extending through 2040. The funding supports broad insurance sector reforms intended to expand coverage, improve regulation, and strengthen financial resilience for Filipino families. The agreement was signed on Nov. 6 by authorities from the country’s financial leadership,…
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Jakarta’s New Governor Faces the Challenge: Building a Resilient City Through Austerity
Introduction: A Tested Bureaucrat Takes the Helm Pramono Anung, a veteran bureaucrat and former Cabinet secretary, has stepped into one of Southeast Asia’s most demanding political roles: governing Jakarta, a megacity confronting fiscal strain, rapid growth, and the need for resilient infrastructure. Despite early polling challenges, Anung’s expertise in public administration and crisis management positions…
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What the 2026 Budget Means for Ghana’s Future, Bagbin Details
Overview: Bagbin’s Vision for 2026 Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has underscored that the 2026 budget should be more than a routine financial plan—it must be a strategic instrument to reshape Ghana’s economy and lessen the country’s reliance on external support. Speaking at a Post-Budget Workshop in Accra on November 15, 2025, Bagbin emphasized that…