{
  "id": 19729414,
  "title": "[Live] Ato Forson breaks down 2027 Budget on JoyNews’ PM Express",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/live-ato-forson-breaks-down-2027-budget-on-joynews-pm-express",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T22:57:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/live-ato-forson-breaks-down-2027-budget-on-joynews-pm-express/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is elucidating the essential policies, spending priorities, and economic measures outlined in the 2027 Budget during an appearance on JoyNews' PM Express. This conversation comes in the wake of his recent presentation of the Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026.\n\nA central component of the government's fiscal strategy is the $10 billion New Economy programme, a four-year investment scheme designed to boost production, generate jobs, and bolster Ghana's productive sectors. The plan allocates GH¢30 billion for 2027, with a focus on sectors such as commercial agriculture, manufacturing, energy, critical minerals, textiles, tourism, and pharmaceutical production.\n\nDuring the interview, Dr Forson will provide insights into the financing and execution of this programme, as well as how the government intends to convert recent economic advancements into better living standards and opportunities for businesses and households. The discussion aims to inform viewers about the government's fiscal trajectory and the measures it has proposed for the 2027 financial year. The interview will be broadcast on JoyNews' PM Express.",
  "summary": "Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is explaining the key policies, spending priorities and economic measures contained in the 2027 Budget on JoyNews’ PM Express.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "LIVE: 2027 budget presentation by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/live-2027-budget-presentation-by-finance-minister-cassiel-ato-forson",
        "published": "2026-11-12T18:17:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "2027 Budget: Five regions earmarked for 100,000-hectare oil palm project – Ato Forson",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/2027-budget-five-regions-earmarked-for-100-000-hectare-oil-palm",
        "published": "2026-11-13T01:05:26.000Z"
      }
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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."
}