The government has announced significant allocations across various sectors in the 2025 Budget, aimed at addressing pressing national needs, supporting vulnerable communities, and stimulating economic growth.
Presenting the budget in Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson outlined the government’s priorities, covering education, health, disaster relief, infrastructure, and economic empowerment programmes.
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“Mr. Speaker, we will provide a Cedi equivalent of US$279 million as a revolving fund for the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) to be able to purchase and export at least **3 tonnes of gold per week from small-scale miners,” Dr. Forson announced, noting that the initiative will boost the small-scale mining sector and increase Ghana’s gold exports.
Below are the key budget allocations for 2025
These allocations reflect the government’s effort to address economic challenges, promote education and health, and support vulnerable groups, while also focusing on economic transformation and employment creation.
