The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), a policy think tank dedicated to social reform, and sound economic management, has said that while the intent of the 2025 budget is to be appreciated, Ghanaians must be cautious with its accompanying pomp and pageantry.
IERPP in its preliminary analysis of the 2025 budget statement said that the 24 hour economy is the main flagship policy of the NDC government.
It said the NDC promised to create a three shift system for workers in the public sector.
Additionally, the proposal also seeks to provide energy subsidies to businesses and firms; albeit to reduce production costs and creating the much-needed revenue to engage more hands. "Strangely, a precursor of the budget statement failed to provide a clear guide on how much the 3-shift would cost the tax payer; and how the government would mitigate the liability thereof, regarding paying workers the same wage to undertake the same job.
