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[Live] Ato Forson breaks down 2027 Budget on JoyNews’ PM Express

[Live] Ato Forson breaks down 2027 Budget on JoyNews’ PM Express

Ato Forson breaks down 2027 Budget on JoyNews’ PM Express. Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is explaining the key policies, spending priorities and economic measures contained in the 2027 Budget on JoyNews’ PM Express.

Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is explaining the key policies, spending priorities and economic measures contained in the 2027 Budget on JoyNews’ PM Express. The engagement follows his presentation of the Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament today [Thursday, November 12, 2026]. A major feature of the government’s fiscal plan is the proposed $10 billion New Economy programme, a four-year investment initiative aimed at expanding production, creating jobs and strengthening Ghana’s productive sectors.

Under the plan, the government intends to invest GH¢30 billion in 2027, with priority areas including commercial agriculture, manufacturing, energy, critical minerals, textiles, tourism and pharmaceutical production. Dr Forson is shedding light on the financing and implementation of the programme, as well as how the government intends to translate recent economic gains into improved living conditions and opportunities for businesses and households.

The discussion will also offer viewers an opportunity to understand the government’s fiscal direction and the measures it has outlined for the 2027 financial year. The interview will be aired on JoyNews’ PM Express. Watch the programme below:

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