The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is scheduled to present the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, detailing the government’s fiscal framework, policy priorities, and spending plans for the coming year.
This year’s presentation is viewed as one of the most pivotal in recent years, as Ghana moves closer to exiting the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme in May 2026. The budget is therefore expected to outline the government’s blueprint for transitioning from IMF oversight to a domestically driven growth agenda.
Economists, policy analysts, and business leaders are expected to scrutinise the budget closely for signals on post-IMF reforms, particularly in the areas of debt sustainability, public sector expenditure, and private sector development.
Dr. Forson has previously indicated that the 2026 budget will prioritise job creation, productivity, and economic expansion, anchored on targeted investments in key growth sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and digital innovation.
The presentation is also expected to highlight measures aimed at consolidating macroeconomic stability, improving domestic revenue mobilisation, and enhancing social protection programmes to cushion vulnerable populations.
