Government moves to make public institutions buy from Ghanaian farmers
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced proposed changes to Ghana’s procurement laws to require public institutions to buy food from Ghanaian farmers. He said the reforms would use the Government’s purchasing power to create a reliable market for local produce, support farmers and create jobs. “Ghana’s budget for free secondary education is GH¢5 […]
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has proposed new laws requiring public institutions to purchase food from local Ghanaian farmers. The objective of these reforms is to establish a steady market for domestic produce, assist farmers, and generate employment opportunities. According to Dr. Forson, a significant portion of Ghana's budget, approximately GH¢3 billion out of GH¢5 billion, is allocated for free secondary education, with feeding costs accounting for half of this expenditure.
He questioned why farmers face challenges with surplus food supply and advocated for utilizing the government's purchasing power and procurement laws to prevent food imports for children's nourishment. Dr. Forson emphasized that public funds should bolster Ghanaian farmers and foster Ghanaian jobs. The Food and Beverages Association has expressed its support for Dr. Forson's performance as the Finance Minister.
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