2027 Budget Statement must pivot around job creation, greater transparency – CSOs to government
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have called on the government to make job creation, stronger revenue mobilisation and greater transparency central to the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy.
Civil society organisations have urged the Ghanaian government to focus on job creation, stronger revenue collection, and increased transparency in its upcoming 2027 Budget. They made these demands during a meeting in Accra, where representatives of various organizations discussed proposals for the budget and the medium-term framework.
The government is expected to unveil its "New Economy" programme, aimed at accelerating development and job creation, in the 2027 Budget. The ministry's focus so far has been on stabilising the economy, but the CSOs stress the importance of turning that stability into tangible benefits for citizens. Concerning mineral revenues, one CSO member suggested creating a single framework for managing revenues from extractive industries.
This would make it easier to track how the funds collected, allocated, and spent. The representative also called for better clarity on the management of mineral income, including its investment fund and the governance of a major mining project. Tax compliance was another major concern, with one CSO demanding stronger measures against illicit financial flows and increased transparency in tax exemptions.
They proposed incentives for taxpayers who provide proper documentation, in order to promote tax compliance and accuracy.
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