The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government aims to achieve a primary surplus of 1.5% of GDP next year, signaling a continued commitment to fiscal discipline.

During the presentation of the 2026 Budget in Parliament on November 13, 2025, the Finance Minister explained that the overall fiscal deficit is projected at 2.2% of GDP on a commitment basis and 4% on a cash basis.

This approach, he said, reflects the government’s goal of balancing fiscal consolidation with economic growth, ensuring financial stability while continuing to invest in critical development projects.

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Highlighting the government’s priorities, Dr Forson emphasised that resources will be safeguarded for productive investments under the Big Push infrastructure program and other national projects aimed at stimulating growth, creating jobs, and improving public services.

“This fiscal balance represents consolidation with growth, maintaining our commitment to safeguard resources for productive investment under the Big Push infrastructure program and other national priorities,” he stated.

The government’s 2026 plan forms part of a broader strategy to sustain economic growth, promote fiscal transparency and responsibility, and support key national projects that will secure the country’s long-term development.

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