The theme for the budget was transformational agenda. Speaker, this presentation is an abridged version of the 20 budget statement. Ghana national action plan for the implementation of the. The theme of the budget is from stabilisation to growth, putting ghana back to work. The minister for finance and economic planning noted that the adoption of this theme is to ensure progress against the. Budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana for the financial year. The 2019 budget statement and economic policy is under the theme a stronger. Madam speaker, i beg to move that this august house approves the budget statement and economic policy of the government for the year ending 31st december 2012. On the authority of the president, and in accordance with article 179 of the 1992 constitution, permit me to present to this august house, the budget statement and economic policy of the. Securing the bright medium term prospects of the economy the theme for governments 2015 budget statement and economic policy mirrors the persisting global and economic challenges and the effort required to weather the shocks while growing the economy.
Budget statement and economic policy for the 2015 financial year. He said, among other things in his address that government is ready to fix the economy. Nov, 2015 a new pfm bill is being drafted to be passed into law in 2016 to provide a stronger regime for budget planning and formulation, execution and monitoring. On fiscal policy the minister said it created additional fiscal space for sustainable budget expenditures and enhance efficiency in tax administration, compliance and increase tax revenue. The minister of finance and economic planning, mr ken oforiatta has presented the 2018 budget statement and economic policy to parliament. The budget statement and economic policy ghana news. The minister presenting the 2020 budget in parliament said the government was able to improve the economy even though it was crippled when they took over. Ghana national action plan for the implementation of the united nations security council resolution 25 on women peace and security ghanap 25 october 2010 table of contents page foreword 2 acknowledgements 4 acronyms 5 executive summary 7. The budget was presented at a time the world economy was recovering from the food, energy and financial crises that had engulfed the globe in 20072008. The bank of ghana prime rate was lowered on two occasions to stand at 155. Ghana issues 2017 budget statement and economic policy. Budget statement 2015 empowering our people through sustained economic growth and prosperity 4 madam deputy speaker, it gives me great pleasure to present to this honourable house the fifth budget of the peoples partnership administration under the transformational leadership of our prime minister, the honourable kamla persadbissessar. The minister of finance and economic planning the minister presented the 2018 budget statement and economic policy the budget for the government of ghana to parliament on 15 november 2017.
Ghana government budget value 20122019 data 20202022. Mar 07, 20 find below downloadable documents on the 20 budget statement and economic policy of ghana. Minister for finance ken oforiatta, says 2019 was a good year for the ghanaian economy. Kwabena duffuor minister of finance and economic planning on the authority of his excellency john evans atta mills president of the republic of ghana republic of ghana. The ministry took delivery of combine harvesters for both rice and maize. The budget statement basically outlines governments expenditure plan and economic policy to meet national goals. Accra, march 2 reuters ghana aims to reduce its budget deficit and inflation in 2017, finance minister ken oforiatta said on thursday in a budget speech designed to show how the new.
This was the first budget presented by the minister since the current government assumed power on 7 january 2017. Interested parties are being given access to additional data. Budget felix addo country senior partner pwc ghana transformational agenda. Speaker, processes have also commenced to merge the ghana institute of. Merger and acquisition in ghana revenue authority, human resource issues involved article pdf available january 2017 with 466 reads how we measure reads. Budget statement and economic policy of the government of. Commentary the initiativestools announced in the 2014 budget, without doubt have been thoroughly con. Ghana 2019 budget commentary highlights of key tax policy proposals. The john mahamaled administration has initiated a number of economic policies aimed at radically reversing the dismal ghanaian economy. The 2018 budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana is also available on the internet at. Ghana 2017 budget statement in snapshots ghana financial. Provisional national defense council budget statement and economic policy for pndc budget statement and economic policy for.
Below are some of the highlights read full text here 2017 budget statement full text credit. Public relations office new building ground floor room 002 or 004 p. Institute of chartered accountants ghana public sector accounting solutions may 2012 question 1. A number of national, regional and international instruments make provision for securing the rights of women and children. Ghana 2017 budget statement in snapshots ghana financial market. Nov 15, 2015 ghana budget 2016 budget statement and economic policy 2016 1. The files can also be accessed and downloaded from the widget. Mar 03, 2017 finance minister, ken oforiatta has presented the 2017 budget statement in parliament. Terkper minister for finance on the authority of h. Please find below a list of comprehensive budget statements spanning 1998 through to 2018. There is an increased emphasis on budget transparency and comprehensiveness, particularly in the budget statement, and external scrutiny has been strengthened through more timely completion of the auditorgenerals reports.
Statement is set within the context of ghana beyond aid and the 2030 sustainable. The record of economic activities in ghana between this period was, in general, unimpressive. Madam speaker, it is my duty once again, to present to this honourable house and to the people of ghana the 2010 budget statement and economic policy on behalf of his excellency, president john evans atta mills. Ghana governments 2015 budget statement highlights news ghana. As it is commonly known, a budget is an instrument of government economic policy and a strategy to deal with a country. Among the highlights of the 2017 budget, were the withdrawal of the 1 percent special import.
Under section 51 of the electronic communications act 2008 act 775, the national communications authority nca is required to give prior written approval to assignment of the licence whether as a result of a merger, acquisition or otherwise of an electronic communications service company. More information is gradually being made available. This was the first budget presented by the minister since the current government assumed power on 7. John dramani mahama president of the republic of ghana republic of ghana. Ghana recorded a government budget deficit of 3582. However, the proportion of the national budget that goes to direct nutrition interventions is not evident in the budget. F ull speech, budget 2009 statement minister of finance and economic planning, dr. Allocations to relevant nutritionsensitive sectors are very low merger of two or more companies into one of the existing companies. Madam speaker, it is with great pleasure and humility that i present to this august house the 2009 budget statement and economic policy of the national democratic congress ndc government on behalf of his excellency, president john evans atta mills. The annual budget statement has become more informative and efforts are made to distribute this nationwide.
Theme putting ghana back to work 1 key highlight of the 2018 budget statement and economic policy theme. Harvey university of ghana business school this study analyzes the impact of mergers and acquisition on performance of the acquiring firm using a ttest to test the difference between the average pre and postacquisition performance indicators. It consists of a list of all planned expenses and revenues. This is in accordance with article 179 of the 1992 constitution. Highlights of 2016 budget statement ghana business news. Finance minister, ken oforiatta has presented the 2017 budget statement in parliament. Budget highlights budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana for the 2018. Budget speech budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana for the 2010 fiscal year presented to parliament on wednesday, 18th november, 2009 by. Budget statements 19982018 a budget is a plan for the near future detailing saving and spending expenditures. Pdf merger and acquisition in ghana revenue authority. News ghana is ghanas leading online news portal for business in west africa and around the world. Find below downloadable documents on the 20 budget statement and economic policy of ghana.
Ken oforiatta presented the 2017 budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana the budget to parliament. Merger and acquisition in ghana revenue authority, human resource issues involved. On 2 march 2017, the minister for finance and economic planning, mr. The 2018 budget themed putting ghana back to work is informed by president akufoaddos coordinated programme for economic and social development policies which aims at creating a conducive environment for the private sector to thrive, propel. Box mb 40 accra ghana the 2017 budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana is also available on the internet at.
Harvey university of ghana business school this study analyzes the impact of mergers and acquisition on performance of the acquiring firm using a t. This page provides the latest reported value for ghana government budget value plus. Read full text here 2017 budget statement full text credit. The government of ghana by article 179 11992 constitution is required to submit its budget and economic policy to parliament prior to the spending year.
Pwc 2018 budget highlights 2 i n a bid to consolidate the ghanaian economys path to macroeconomic stability and to boost the productive sectors of the economy, the 2018 budget statement the budget of government of ghana has the theme from stabilisation to growth. To purchase copies of the statement, please contact the public relations office of the ministry. Budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana for the. Samsung electronics 2017 business report 1 271 samsung electronics co. The 2009 budget and issues relating to women and children. Nutrition sensitivity of the 2014 budget statement of. Ghana budget 2016 budget statement and economic policy 2016 1. Ghana issues 2018 budget statement and economic policy. The budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana for the 2016 financial year presented to parliament on friday, th november 2015 by seth e. Budget is an admission that, as currently structured, the national budget will fail to adequately deliver on the governments better ghana agenda, if it is business as usual. This annual performance report on the ghana civil service represents the first report to be produced since i took over the administration of the civil service in january 2014. Merge ghana institute of languages gil, national film and. Highlights of the 2006 budget statement news ghana.
Putting ghana to work macroeconomic perfor mance for 2017 overall real gdp as of june 7. The budget must leave room for infrastructure development. These policies are contained in the 2015 budget read by the. Budget statement and economic policy to parliament on behalf of the president as required by the constitution of ghana. The 2019 budget statement and economic policy of the government of. The 2015 budget statement and economic policy of the government and the citizens budget are available on the internet at. The role of mergers and acquisitions in firm performance. This analysis looks at gaps and opportunities for women and children. Ministry of finance public relations office new building, ground floor, room 001 and 003 p. New ghana government aims at deficit, inflation in first. Securing the bright medium term prospects of the economy. The states are asked to decide whether they are of the opinion. House approves the budget statement and economic policy of the government for the year ending 31st december 2010. This report is a joint study between the centre for budget advocacy cba of the integrated social development centre and unicef ghana on the 2009 budget and its implications for women and children.