The Finance, Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has stated that government will use the year 2026 to turn the prevailing economic stability into lasting progress.
Dr Forson said this when he presented the 2026 budget statement and economic policy to Parliament on November 13.
“Mr. Speaker, as we enter 2026, our foremost task is to consolidate the hard-earned gains of 2025 and turn stability into lasting progress,” he noted.
“The sacrifices made by Ghanaians over the past year have restored hope and confidence in our economy:
• inflation is down;
• the cedi is stronger; and
• growth has regained momentum.
But this is not the time to slow down, it is the time to push forward,” he added.
He assured that “Government remains fully committed to translating these macroeconomic gains into better livelihoods, decent jobs and real opportunities for every Ghanaian. 654. Our mission is clear: to build an economy that not only recovers, but thrives, one that works for all, not a select few.”
He stated that the government’s vision “isto build a prosperous, fair, and democratic Ghana anchored on freedom, justice, and equal opportunity for all. We seek a nation where every Ghanaian can live with dignity, earn a decent livelihood, and contribute to a future that reflects our shared values and collective ambition – the Ghana we all want.
He reiterated that the Reset Agenda is built around three central pillars:
• Restoring hope and trust in our democracy, in public institutions and in the ability of every Ghanaian to fulfil their potential;
• Extending a trusted hand to the vulnerable, especially women and the youth, while laying the foundation for a more inclusive and compassionate economy; and
• Stimulating demand and productivity through the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Policy, which promotes Made-in-Ghana goods, expands jobs and keeps our economy active, day and night.
