{
  "id": 17804253,
  "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-17804253",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-02T13:25:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/2027-budget-to-turn-economic-stability-into-jobs-deputy-finance-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government plans to utilize the 2027 budget to convert Ghana's economic stability into job creation, productive investment, and enhanced living standards, according to Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem. During his address at the Ghana Statistical Service's Ghana Numbers, 2025 programme, Mr. Ampem revealed that the budget could possibly be centered around the theme \"Moving Ghana from Stability to New Economy\". This proposed direction signifies advancements in stabilizing the economy, with growth metrics and other macroeconomic indicators demonstrating positive progress.\n\nMr. Ampem highlighted that the government has achieved substantial progress in restoring fiscal discipline. He stated that the Finance Minister would strive to ensure these gains translate into practical benefits for Ghanaians, such as increased employment, investment opportunities, and improved living conditions. He added that the budget will advance the government's subsequent economic strategy.\n\nAdditionally, Mr. Ampem announced that the government will introduce the 2027 Budget and Economic Policy to Parliament on November 12, 2026. This timely presentation will provide ample opportunity for parliamentary scrutiny, debate, and approval before the commencement of the 2027 fiscal 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.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "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-17804190",
        "published": "2026-11-02T13:56:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
}