New Economy Programme

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Order a long-term news report on New Economy Programme

Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.

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October 2026
21 OctJoy Online
… The New Economy Programme The New Economy Programme is expected to be central to the budget, signalling a greater emphasis on growth-focused spending while maintaining fiscal discipline. …
Jobs, ‘New Economy’ agenda to headline 2027 Budget
16 OctJoy Online
… He said the situation made the provision of new industrial infrastructure urgent, adding that part of the financing for the project would come from the proposed New Economy Programme. …
President Mahama urges investors to employ trained local residents as 1,238-acre industrial park takes off
16 OctJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to invest $2 billion annually over four years under the government’s proposed $10 billion New Economy Programme to accelerate industrialisation, boost production, create jobs and position Ghana as a manufacturing and logistics hub …
Mahama announces $2bn annual investment to accelerate industrialisation
16 OctJoy Online
… He however said next year, things were going to get even faster because they were launching the New Economy Programme. …
Mahama visits factories in Afienya/Tema
15 OctJoy Online
… Zones Board Authority in order to resolve the issues you have complained about” President Mahama also announced plans to invest two billion dollars annually in sectors with the potential to create jobs, including textiles and garments, under the government’s New Economy Programme …
Mahama to meet relevant stakeholders over concerns about the new Customs Act
15 OctJoy Online
… security, roads, everything here,” he said. “All you need is to come, build your factory, bring your machines, and start to produce.” President Mahama said the project would receive infrastructure financing support under the government’s proposed $10 billion New Economy Programme …
Mahama cuts sod for Afienya Industrial Park, targets 120 enterprises
8 OctJoy Online
… According to him, the Big Push Infrastructure Programme, 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme and the New Economy Programme are creating opportunities for investors to participate in infrastructure development, domestic production, industrialisation and ex …
GIPA CEO calls for investment to support Ghana’s economic transformation
September 2026
22 SeptJoy Online
… The 2027 Budget is expected to be the seminal policy document outlining the government’s US$10 billion New Economy programme. …
Ghanaian interest comes first in 2027 Budget – Dr Ato Forson
4 SeptJoy Online
… He said government’s New Economy Programme, expected to begin from 2027, would focus on productivity, diversification, value addition and job creation, with attention to agriculture, energy, critical minerals, textiles, tourism and pharmaceutical manufacturing. …
Government unveils five-pillar plan to build resilient economy

Politics

2027 Budget to prioritize job creation and economic transformation

The News

Ghana's 2027 Budget is expected to emphasize job creation, economic transformation, and growth-focused spending, with Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson likely outlining measures to move beyond stabilisation towards sustained growth. The budget, expected to be presented under the theme "New Economy, New Ghana: Jobs and Prosperity," will prioritise local value addition as a driver of growth and employment while remaining within the government's fiscal and debt framework.

20 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

2027 Budget to prioritize job creation and economic transformation
Ghana's 2027 Budget is expected to emphasize job creation, economic transformation, and growth-focused spending, with Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson likely outlining measures to move beyond stabilisation towards sustained growth. The budget, expected to be presented under the theme "New Economy, New Ghana: Jobs and Prosperity," will prioritise local value addition as a driver of growth and employment while remaining within the government's fiscal and debt framework.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

President urges local employment at Afienya Industrial Park launch
President Mahama has called on investors at the 1,238-acre Afienya Industrial Park to prioritise hiring trained local residents and establish training programmes to equip community members with required skills. He said the park's success should be measured partly by the employment opportunities it creates for host communities, with benefits extending to farmers, transport operators, suppliers, and small businesses.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama announces $10 billion New Economy Programme
President Mahama announced a $10 billion New Economy Programme with $2 billion annual investment over four years to accelerate industrialisation, create jobs, and position Ghana as a manufacturing and logistics hub for West Africa. The programme allocates 50% to agriculture and agro-processing, with remaining funds for industry and infrastructure; it was announced during a groundbreaking for the Afienya Industrial Park.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama visits industrial zones in Tema, Afienya
President John Dramani Mahama visited factories in the Bright International Industrial Zone and Tema Free Zones Enclave on Thursday, including garment manufacturers, battery and solar panel producers, and heavy equipment assembly plants. He cut the sod for the Afienya Industrial Park development and noted job creation through the 24-hour economy initiative.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Mahama to meet stakeholders on Customs Act concerns
President John Mahama says he will meet with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and the Free Zones Authority next week to address concerns from Free Zones scheme industries over provisions in the new Customs Act that have rolled back some business incentives.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama launches Afienya Industrial Park for 120 enterprises
President John Mahama has cut the sod for construction of the 1,238-acre Afienya Industrial Park, expected to accommodate more than 120 enterprises and provide serviced plots, factory shells, and infrastructure as part of efforts to position Ghana as a manufacturing and logistics hub for West Africa.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

GIPA CEO urges investment to drive Ghana's economic transformation
The CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority has called for increased investment, technology and expertise to support Ghana's emerging economic opportunities through programmes including the Big Push Infrastructure Programme and the 24-Hour Economy initiative. He noted that recent economic improvements and new legislation removing minimum foreign capital requirements have created a stronger foundation for investment.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

Finance Minister says Ghanaian interests drive 2027 budget priorities
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson stated that the Ghanaian people's interests will guide the government's 2027 Budget, which is expected to outline a US$10 billion New Economy programme aimed at delivering jobs and prosperity beyond economic stabilisation.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

Government announces five-pillar strategy for resilient economy
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Finance outlined a five-pillar economic strategy—stronger buffers, productive economy, private sector investment, resilient institutions, and felt growth—aimed at protecting recent macroeconomic gains and building a stronger economy. The strategy comes as real GDP growth reached 6.4 per cent year-on-year in Q1 2026 and inflation fell to 4.6 per cent in July 2026.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →