2021 Mid-Year budget statement

Accra, July 29, GNA – The Government, through the Ministry of Finance, on Thursday presented the 2021 Mid-year review of the budget statement to Parliament in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921).

Under the Act, the Minister for Finance is expected to present the Mid-year Budget Review to Parliament not later than 31st July of each financial year.

The presentation provided the economic and fiscal performance of the economy for the first half of 2021 as well as an update on the implementation of key programmes, including, strategies by the government to create employment for Ghanaians in general and the youth in particular.

It also highlighted the status of the implementation of the Ghana CARES “Obaatanpå” Programme, which sought to revitalise and transform the economy to pre-pandemic times.

Attached below is the full Mid-year fiscal policy review of the budget statement and economic policy of the Government, as presented to Parliament.