{
  "id": 17801539,
  "title": "2027 Budget to turn economic stability into jobs — Deputy Finance Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/2027-budget-to-turn-economic-stability-into-jobs-deputy-finance",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T13:25:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/2027-budget-to-turn-economic-stability-into-jobs-deputy-finance-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government aims to use the 2027 Budget to transform Ghana's economic stability into job creation, productive investment, and enhanced living standards, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem announced. At the Ghana Statistical Service’s Ghana Numbers, 2025 programme, Mr. Ampem revealed that the budget will likely be centered around the theme \"Moving Ghana from Stability to New Economy\". Mr. Ampem highlighted that this theme aligns with the progress made in stabilizing the economy, which is evident from the improving growth figures and macroeconomic indicators. He emphasized that the government has also made substantial strides in reestablishing fiscal discipline. According to Mr. Ampem, the Finance Minister will strive to ensure that these fiscal achievements translate into tangible benefits for Ghanaians by fostering employment, investment, and improved living conditions. Additionally, Mr. Ampem stated that the budget will propel the government's economic agenda into the next phase. Furthermore, the Deputy Finance Minister disclosed that the 2027 Budget and Economic Policy will be presented to Parliament on November 12, 2026, providing ample time for parliamentary scrutiny, debate, and approval before the commencement of the 2027 financial year.",
  "summary": "The government will use the 2027 Budget to turn Ghana’s economic stability into jobs, productive investment, and improved living standards, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem said.",
  "key_points": [
    "2027 Budget aims to turn economic stability into job creation and enhanced living standards.",
    "Theme: \"Moving Ghana from Stability to New Economy.\"",
    "Budget presentation to Parliament scheduled for November 12, 2026."
  ],
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        "published": "2026-11-02T13:56:46.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Budget 2026 is about ‘us,’ not the U.S. trade war, finance minister says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/budget-2026-is-about-us-not-the-u-s-trade-war-finance-minister-says",
        "published": "2026-11-02T15:44:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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