SEND Ghana Engages CSOs, Citizens to Shape 2027 National Budget
SEND Ghana has engaged civil society Organisations (CSOs) and citizens from across the country in a budget forum in Accra to collate proposals and concerns for consideration in Ghana’s 2027 National Budget. The forum, held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 was organised under the theme: “Shaping Ghana’s 2027 National Budget” and provided a platform for […] The post SEND Ghana Engages CSOs, Citizens to…
Civil society organizations (CSOs) and citizens from across Ghana participated in a budget forum in Accra to provide input for the country's 2027 National Budget. The forum, held on October 13, 2026, aimed to gather development priorities and concerns, ensuring the budget reflects the needs and aspirations of Ghanaians. Harriet Nuamah Agyemang, the Country Director of SEND Ghana, commended participants and emphasized the importance of practical recommendations.
The forum addressed national development priorities under the Medium-Term National Development Policy Framework (2026–2029), focusing on health, education, social protection, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Key concerns in the health sector included resource adequacy, distribution, healthcare infrastructure, equipment, logistics, and equitable access to essential services.
Education discussions emphasized early childhood education, teacher availability, teaching and learning materials, and infrastructure, particularly in underserved communities.
Social protection discussions centered on domestic violence, sexual and gender-based violence prevention, survivor support, and response services. WASH priorities centered on reliable and sustainable water supply, water quality, water facility maintenance, hygiene promotion, and effective waste management. Group work concluded the forum, with participants identifying priority issues, formulating specific demands, and providing justifications for their proposals.
The exercise aimed to produce evidence-based recommendations, strengthening efforts to ensure the 2027 National Budget addresses pressing development needs and the Sustainable Development Goals.
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