The 2026 budget is built on the solid macroeconomic foundation in 2025, with inflation at 8.0% in single digits, a reduced deficit of 2.8% of GDP, and the debt-to-GDP ratio falling from 68.9% to 45%. The success of the IMF Extended Credit Facility and debt restructuring has underpinned the policy package. These gains have gone a long way in reinstating investor confidence in the country.

The budget outlines a growth plan based on significant and tangible investments in
areas such as infrastructure and productivity. At its core is a US$10 billion Big Push Infrastructure Program, which includes a flagship project, namely the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, as well as the 24-Hour Economy and the Accelerated Export Development Program. These projects will create 1.7 million decent jobs by 2028. Human development remains a priority area, with a significant allocation of GH¢33.3 billion to education to resolve the double-track system in Senior High Schools.

There are also significant allocations to health, including GH¢9.0 billion to pay NHIS claims and GH¢2.3 billion for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares). Agriculture also features prominently in the budget, with allocations to the Feed Ghana Program, oil palm development, mechanization, and agriculture road networks.