Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is expected to present Ghana’s 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament today, Thursday, November 12, at 6:00 pm.
The presentation is expected to outline the government’s economic priorities for the coming year, with particular attention on the proposed US$10 billion New Economy investment programme and its role in driving Ghana’s economic transformation between 2027 and 2030.
The scheduled presentation was approved by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, following a request from the Finance Minister.
The US$10 billion New Economy programme, announced by President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to be a major highlight of the budget, with the government looking to channel investments into productive sectors, create jobs and improve living standards
Dr Forson is also expected to provide an assessment of Ghana’s economic performance in 2026, including developments in inflation, economic growth, public debt, revenue mobilisation, government expenditure and international reserves. The budget is expected to set out measures to sustain the country’s recent macroeconomic gains while accelerating economic growth and creating opportunities for businesses and the wider population
