Public budgets shape citizens’ daily lives. They determine how much the government spends on schools, hospitals, roads, water systems, and social protection programs. The 2026 National Budget of Ghana outlines the government’s plans to stabilise the economy, promote job creation, and invest in infrastructure and social services. This Citizen’s Guide simplifies the national budget to help citizens understand how government raises revenue, how public money will be spent, and how citizens can track government promises. BudgIT promotes transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in public finance. This guide equips citizens with information needed to monitor public spending and demand better public service delivery.