Preparations for the 2027 Budget are gathering pace, with the government deepening consultations on its proposed New Economy programme, which is expected to shape the next phase of Ghana’s economic transformation.
The latest institution to be engaged is the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), which is expected to play a key role in tracking progress and assessing the implementation of the programme.
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According to Dr Forson, the engagement focused on the New Economy programme and the role of the NDPC in monitoring its implementation. The Commission’s involvement is expected to provide a mechanism for assessing whether the government’s priorities are translating into measurable outcomes.
The New Economy programme is intended to move Ghana beyond economic stabilisation towards increased production, job creation, wealth generation and sustainable growth. President John Dramani Mahama has indicated that the programme will involve a proposed US$10 billion investment in key sectors of the economy, with further details expected in the 2027 Budget.
Dr Forson says economic stability should serve as the foundation for a more productive economy, with government seeking to create jobs and strengthen an economy driven by what Ghana produces.
