Finance Minister Ato Forson to present 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review on July 23
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is expected to present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 23, 2026, outlining the government’s fiscal performance and economic outlook for the remainder of the year.
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The announcement was made in Parliament on Tuesday, July 14, by Deputy Majority Leader Kweku Ricketts-Hagan during the presentation of the Business Statement for the coming parliamentary week.
The Mid-Year Budget Review is expected to provide an update on the implementation of the 2026 Budget, assess Ghana’s economic performance during the first half of the year and outline any proposed fiscal policy adjustments.
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Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Ricketts-Hagan said the Finance Minister is scheduled to appear before the House on July 23 but noted that the format of the presentation remains the prerogative of the Finance Minister.
The presentation is expected to take place after Dr. Ato Forson concludes consultations with Cabinet and briefs President John Dramani Mahama on the policy proposals contained in the review.
Beyond reviewing budget implementation, the mid-year statement is widely expected to outline the government’s strategy for sustaining economic recovery, strengthening public finances and promoting private sector-led growth during the second half of 2026.
The review is also expected to update Parliament on key economic indicators, including revenue mobilisation, expenditure management, debt sustainability and the implementation of ongoing fiscal reforms.
Investors, businesses and development partners are expected to closely monitor the presentation for any announcements on taxation, government spending and other policy measures that could influence Ghana’s economic outlook.
The Mid-Year Budget Review is a statutory requirement under Ghana’s Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), which mandates the Finance Minister to update Parliament on the execution of the national budget and the fiscal outlook for the remainder of the financial year.
