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  "id": 19614890,
  "title": "Ato Forson to unveil New Economy agenda as he presents 2027 Budget today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/ato-forson-to-unveil-new-economy-agenda-as-he-presents-2027-budget",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T07:04:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Starr FM",
    "slug": "starr-fm",
    "url": "https://starrfm.com.gh/ato-forson-2027-budget-new-economy-agenda/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is expected to present the 2027 Budget Statement to Parliament at 6 p.m. today, November 12, according to Adom Online. The presentation is expected to outline a 2027–2030 economic transformation plan focused on jobs, investment, and domestic production, Starr FM reports. 3News notes that the budget will include New Economy figures and the economy's starting point.\n\nAdom Online reports that the government intends to shift from economic stabilisation toward productivity, technology-driven growth, and job creation. Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem stated the budget aims to translate macroeconomic gains into improved living standards, increased incomes, and more jobs. Mr. Ampem cited economic growth of 6 per cent in 2025 and 6.2 per cent in the first half of 2026, noting that inflation declined from 23.8 per cent in December 2024 to 5.2 per cent in September 2026.\n\nThe upcoming economic phase is expected to prioritise policies encouraging local value addition and strengthening businesses. According to Adom Online, the government aims to move away from an excessive reliance on exporting raw materials toward producing and exporting goods and services with greater value, while also expanding opportunities for young people.",
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      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Finance Minister to present 2027 budget statement today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/finance-minister-to-present-2027-budget-statement-today",
        "published": "2026-11-12T06:23:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Finance Minister presents 2027 Budget today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/finance-minister-presents-2027-budget-today",
        "published": "2026-11-12T06:41:29.000Z"
      }
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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."
}