Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), Dr. Frank Bannor, has warned that while the 2026 Budget outlines significant government spending, its success will ultimately depend on effective execution.
Dr. Bannor’s remarks followed the presentation of the 2026 Budget by Finance Minister Casseil Ato Forson on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
The Finance Minister highlighted a lot of reforms including the abolition of the covid-levy and projected decline in inflation next year.
Speaking on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey on Monday, November 17, he said, “Now, what is important here is about the efficiency of the spending because this is not the first time we have seen any government showing the intent of investing in agriculture.”
The economist cautioned that previous ambitious plans often failed to achieve their goals due to fund diversion, citing government oil palm initiatives as an example.
“The most important here is how this is going to be executed. That is where the questions lie,” he said, stressing the need for clear implementation guidelines.
Dr. Bannor further highlighted the role of transparency in government projects, noting that strict adherence to delivery plans would be essential to ensuring that the intended economic benefits are realized.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
