The Department of Data Science and Economic Policy at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has organised a high-level roundtable discussion to examine the implications of Ghana’s 2026 Budget Statement and explain its impact on citizens and businesses. The event took place at the School of Graduate Studies Auditorium and brought together key policymakers, economic analysts and academics.
The 2026 Budget, presented to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has generated mixed reactions across the country. With debate intensifying, UCC’s engagement sought to provide clarity through the theme: “From Macro-Stability to Inclusive Prosperity: Data-Driven Strategies for Implementing Ghana’s 2026 Budget.”
The roundtable aimed to offer practical insights into how the fiscal measures outlined in the budget will influence households, businesses and the broader economy. Discussions centred on the transition from stabilising the economy to driving inclusive and sustainable growth.
The panel featured prominent experts, including the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah; Economic Advisor to the Vice-President, Professor Sharif Mahmud Khalid; and the Manager of Macroeconomic Research at GCB Capital, Mr. Courage Boti.
Also joining the panel were Professor William Brafu-Insaidoo and Dr. Raymond E. Kofinti, both from UCC’s School of Economics, who provided academic perspectives on the data behind the budget and its potential socio-economic impact.
Participants engaged in an in-depth assessment of the budget’s projections, revenue mobilisation strategies, social intervention policies and expected outcomes for various sectors. Speakers emphasised the importance of evidence-based budgeting to ensure that macroeconomic gains translate into real improvements in the lives of ordinary Ghanaians.
The event formed part of UCC’s broader commitment to promoting informed public debate and strengthening national economic literacy as Ghana navigates the next phase of its economic reforms.
