The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) has announced that it will on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, present a comprehensive policy paper on the government’s 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, offering an independent assessment of the Finance Minister’s statement and its implications for Ghana’s economy.
The presentation will be led by the Centre’s Executive Director, Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie, and Labour Economist, Dr. Prince Adjei. They are expected to examine the government’s fiscal performance, policy direction, and the credibility of the economic projections contained in the Mid-Year Budget Review presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson.
A statement issued in Accra and signed by the Head of Corporate Affairs at CPS, Kweku Obeng-Adjei, said the event, which will be streamed live on the Centre’s Facebook and YouTube platforms, is expected to bring together economists, policy analysts, academics, civil society organisations, members of the media, and the general public to examine the country’s fiscal outlook and the effectiveness of measures announced by the government for the remainder of 2026.
“The paper will provide an evidence-based evaluation of key areas of the budget review, including revenue mobilisation, expenditure management, public debt, inflation, economic growth and the government’s broader fiscal strategy,” the statement said.
The presenters are also expected to assess whether the policy measures announced by the Finance Minister are sufficient to address prevailing economic challenges, stimulate private sector growth, and place the economy on a sustainable recovery path.
The policy dialogue comes at a time when the Mid-Year Budget Review continues to dominate national discussions, with economists and political actors offering differing perspectives on the government’s assessment of the economy and its plans for the second half of the year.
The Centre for Policy Scrutiny said it remains committed to promoting evidence-based policy discussions and strengthening public accountability through independent research and analysis. Tuesday’s presentation is expected to contribute to the national conversation by providing a critical assessment of the government’s fiscal policies and offering recommendations to improve economic management and support long-term growth.
