{
  "id": 7613627,
  "title": "New economy to create jobs and build prosperity for Ghanaians – Ato Forson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/new-economy-to-create-jobs-and-build-prosperity-for-ghanaians-ato",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-15T18:56:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/new-economy-to-create-jobs-and-build-prosperity-for-ghanaians-ato-forson/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the government's New Economy program, which aims to generate a significant number of jobs and promote prosperity for Ghanaians. He emphasized the government's intent to strategically use its spending power and fiscal policy to foster investment and create opportunities within specific sectors. According to Forson, the New Economy initiative will target sectors capable of scaling up job creation. The government will leverage its fiscal tools to create an enabling environment for individuals to enter these sectors and generate employment. By directing spending towards productive sectors, promoting entrepreneurship, and facilitating job creation, the New Economy program aims to support Ghana's economic growth and improve the livelihoods of its citizens.",
  "summary": "Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says the government’s New Economy programme will target sectors capable of creating jobs on a large scale. He said the government would deliberately use its spending power and fiscal policy to drive investment and create opportunities in those sectors. “The New Economy is coming to create jobs and build […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/54-3-ghanaians-support-govt-borrowing-to-build-more-shs",
        "published": "2026-09-15T17:29:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}