Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, in his remarks at the post budget workshop described the exercise as a valuable platform for assessing the budget ahead of the approval.
Acknowledging the country’s economic difficulties, Ato Forson assured MPs that innovative strategies have been put in place to address them.
“We recognize that our economy is in crisis, but most importantly, we have put in place innovative strategies and interventions to resolve these challenges,” he stated.
He appealed to MPs to support the budgetary measures and pass the necessary legislation required to operationalize the government’s plans.
The workshop features plenary and breakout sessions focusing on various aspects of the 2025 Budget, including:
– The macroeconomic and fiscal environment
– Public sector debt management
– Revenue mobilization and taxation strategies
– Policy objectives, sector estimates, and Programme-Based Budgeting (PBB)
Breakout sessions will delve into critical sectors such as education, health, agriculture, employment generation, and infrastructure. The workshop will conclude with a plenary session on the ’24-Hour Economy and the 2025 Budget’, a topic central to the government’s Agenda.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Emmanuel Anyigba
