Read the 2017 budget statement of ghana full textpdf. Subbmc subbudget management centre sw6 surgical ward six svd spontaneous vaginal delivery ugms university of ghana medical school vat value added tax wbc white blood cells korle bu teaching hospital annual report 20. Ken oforiatta presented the 2017 budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana the budget to parliament. The states are asked to decide whether they are of the opinion. The 2018 budget themed putting ghana back to work is informed by president akufoaddos coordinated programme for economic and social development policies which aims at creating a conducive environment for the private sector to thrive, propel. The minister of finance and economic planning, mr ken oforiatta has presented the 2018 budget statement and economic policy to parliament. Highlights of the 2006 budget statement news ghana. Ghana issues 2018 budget statement and economic policy. Box mb 40 accra ghana the 2019 budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana is also available on the internet at.
Budget highlights budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana for the 2018. Madam speaker, it is with great pleasure and humility that i present to this august house the 2009 budget statement and economic policy of the national democratic congress ndc government on behalf of his excellency, president john evans atta mills. The theme for the budget is putting ghana back to work. The theme of the budget is from stabilisation to growth, putting ghana back. Allocations to relevant nutritionsensitive sectors are very low 4. The budget statement and economic policy of the government. In the brief, the ifs highlighted the need for the government to seek more conducive fiscal and macroeconomic environment in 2017 before the. The theme for the budget was transformational agenda. Ghana recorded a government budget deficit of 3582. She said the ministry had been collaborating with the information services department, ghana education. As it is commonly known, a budget is an instrument of government economic policy and a strategy to deal with a country. The budget, the first under the nana akufoaddo administration, has been dubbed the asempa budget by supporters and is aimed at cutting taxation and unleashing economic growth.
Ghana government budget value 20122019 data 20202022. A new pfm bill is being drafted to be passed into law in 2016 to provide a stronger regime for budget planning and formulation, execution and monitoring. Find below downloadable documents on the 20 budget statement and economic policy of ghana. The annual budget statement has become more informative and efforts are made to distribute this nationwide. Budget statement and economic policy for the 2015 financial year. Mr ken oforiatta has presented the 2018 budget statement and economic policy to parliament. This analysis looks at gaps and opportunities for women and children. Highlights of 2016 budget statements and fiscal policy of the government as presented by mr seth terkper, minister of finance and economic planning on friday. To purchase copies of the statement, please contact the public relations office of the ministry. Public relations office new building ground floor room 002 or 004 p.
F ull speech, budget 2009 statement minister of finance and economic planning, dr. Ghana issues 2017 budget statement and economic policy. The finance minister ken oforiatta is presenting the 2019 budget and economic policy in parliament in accordance with article 179 of the 1992 constitution today, thursday, 15 november 2018. The 2018 budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana is also available on the internet at. The budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana for the financial year. The files can also be accessed and downloaded from the widget. This page provides the latest reported value for ghana government budget value plus. This is in accordance with article 179 of the 1992 constitution. Availability of budget documents critical for effective public input. Ghana 2017 budget commentary and tax highlights 4 economy and. Budget statement and economic policy to parliament on behalf of the president as required by the constitution of ghana. The budget highlights of the budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana for the 2016 financial year presented to parliament on friday, th november 2015 by seth e. Kwabena duffuor minister of finance and economic planning on the authority of h.
Finance ministry translates budget statement into seven. Pwc 2018 budget highlights 2 i n a bid to consolidate the ghanaian economys path to macroeconomic stability and to boost the productive sectors of the economy, the 2018 budget statement the budget of government of ghana has the theme from stabilisation to growth. Preamble ghanas minister for finance, ken oforiatta, presented the 2017 budget statement and economic policy to parliament on thursday, 2 march, 2017. This report is a joint study between the centre for budget advocacy cba of the integrated social development centre and unicef ghana on the 2009 budget and its implications for women and children. Budget speech budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana for the 2010 fiscal year presented to parliament on wednesday, 18th november, 2009 by. Following is the full text of 2020 budget statement and economic policy, under the theme, consolidating the gains for growth, jobs and prosperity for all, which was presented to parliament. Key highlight of the 2018 budget statement and economic policy. Budget statement and economic policy of the government of. Speaker, this presentation is an abridged version of the 20 budget statement. Budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana for the financial. The minister of finance and economic planning the minister presented the 2018 budget statement and economic policy the budget for the government of ghana to parliament on 15 november 2017. However, the proportion of the national budget that goes to direct nutrition interventions is not evident in the budget. John dramani mahama president of the republic of ghana republic of ghana. Budget statement 2015 empowering our people through sustained economic growth and prosperity 4 madam deputy speaker, it gives me great pleasure to present to this honourable house the fifth budget of the peoples partnership administration under the transformational leadership of our prime minister, the honourable kamla persadbissessar.
Box mb 40 accra ghana the 2017 budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana is also available on the internet at. A number of national, regional and international instruments make provision for securing the rights of women and children. Ghana budget 2016 budget statement and economic policy 2016 1. The budget was presented at a time the world economy was recovering from the food, energy and financial crises that had engulfed the globe in 20072008. Madam speaker, i beg to move that this august house approves the budget statement and economic policy of the government for the year ending 31st december 2012. On the authority of the president, and in accordance with article 179 of the 1992 constitution, permit me to present to this august house, the budget statement and economic policy of the. The budget statement basically outlines governments expenditure plan and economic policy to meet national goals. Madam cecilia isabella akwetey, the head of public relations at the ministry of finance, says the 2018 budget statement and economic policy of government has been translated into seven ghanaian languages in order to enhance easy understanding to the ordinary ghanaian. On 2 march 2017, the minister for finance and economic planning, mr. Highlights of 2016 budget statement ghana business news. The budget statement and economic policy ghana news. Provisional national defense council budget statement and economic policy for pndc budget statement and economic policy for.
On fiscal policy the minister said it created additional fiscal space for sustainable budget expenditures and enhance efficiency in tax administration, compliance and increase tax revenue. Terkper minister for finance on the authority of his excellency president john dramani mahama. This page provides ghana government budget actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. The politics of ghanas budgetary system tony killick cddodi policy brief no. Securing the bright medium term prospects of the economy the theme for governments 2015 budget statement and economic policy mirrors the persisting global and economic challenges and the effort required to weather the shocks while growing the economy. Madam speaker, i beg to move that this august house approves the budget statement and. The finance minister, ken oforiatta, presented the 2017 budget statement to parliament earlier today thursday, march 2. The bank of ghana prime rate was lowered on two occasions to stand at 155. Terkper minister for finance on the authority of h. Assessment of the mtef in ghana john short reprim, uk overseas development institute london may 2003 this study forms part of a multicountry study assessing the design and application of the mediumterm expenditure framework mtef as a tool for poverty reduction in selected african countries.
Kwabena duffuor minister of finance and economic planning on the authority of his excellency john evans atta mills president of the republic of ghana republic of ghana. The 2015 budget statement and economic policy of the government and the citizens budget are available on the internet at. The budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana for the 2016 financial year presented to parliament on friday, th november 2015 by seth e. Among the highlights of the 2017 budget, were the withdrawal of the 1 percent special import. Consolidating progress towards a brighter medium term, explained that the consolidation agenda hinges on governments commitment to promoting fiscal. To purchase copies of the statement, please contact the public relations office of the ministry ministry of finance public relations office new building, ground floor, room 001 and 003 p. The john mahamaled administration has initiated a number of economic policies aimed at radically reversing the dismal ghanaian economy. Box mb 40 accra ghana the 2018 budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana is also available on the internet at. The 2009 budget and issues relating to women and children. Securing the bright medium term prospects of the economy. The government of ghana by article 179 11992 constitution is required to submit its budget and economic policy to parliament prior to the spending year. Budget speech budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana for the 2011 financial year presented to parliament on 18thnovember, 2010 by dr.