{
  "id": 9775899,
  "title": "‘Feel free to invest; golden era for Ghana is beginning’ – Ato Forson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/feel-free-to-invest-golden-era-for-ghana-is-beginning-ato-forson",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-25T14:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/feel-free-to-invest-golden-era-for-ghana-is-beginning-ato-forson/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has called upon businesses to invest in Ghana, expressing confidence that the government will safeguard the nation's recent economic advancements. He emphasized that the upcoming phase of the government's economic strategy will concentrate on preserving macroeconomic stability while simultaneously fostering growth through heightened production, value addition, and job creation. Dr Forson revealed that the government's blueprint for economic transformation would be unveiled in the 2027 Budget. He stated, \"Feel free to invest because we will sustain the gains. The golden era for Ghana is beginning, and our new blueprint will be announced in the 2027 Budget.\"\n\nThe Finance Minister detailed the government's efforts to lower the cost of capital and enhance financing accessibility for businesses aiming to expand their operations. He assured that the 2027 Budget would shift Ghana from stability to transformation, as it would consolidate the progress made on the macroeconomic front. Dr Forson also highlighted President John Dramani Mahama's commitment to investing US$10 billion in strategic sectors over the next four years, asserting that the initiative aimed to address structural weaknesses within the economy. \"We want to produce more, add value, and generate more jobs for the Ghanaian economy,\" he explained, underscoring the need to tackle the country's fundamental challenges.\n\nFurthermore, Dr Forson appealed to the private sector to assume a more prominent role in domestic revenue generation, arguing that heightened revenue would enable the government to decrease its reliance on borrowing. He cautioned, \"We need your support to raise the necessary revenue so that the Government does not borrow beyond its means, as we saw in 2022.\" The Finance Minister delivered these remarks during a meeting with the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and prominent business leaders, as the government continues to engage with industry stakeholders ahead of the 2027 Budget.",
  "summary": "Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has called on businesses to increase investment in Ghana, assuring the private sector that government will protect the recent improvements in the country’s economic conditions.",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}