Mid-Year Budget Review: Prof. Quartey outlines 5 priority areas that must be addressed

Peter Quartey Former Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Peter Quartey, has urged the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to use the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to announce measures that will strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation while accelerating investment in infrastructure, agriculture and manufacturing to create jobs." He said the government should use the budget review to introduce policies that encourage private sector investment while strengthening agricultural value chains to increase productivity and reduce the country's dependence on food imports.

The finance minister is expected to present the 2026 mid-year budget review to Parliament today, outlining the economy's performance during the first half of the year, updated fiscal projections and policy measures aimed at sustaining macroeconomic stability while promoting growth, employment and improved domestic revenue mobilisation.