The Country Senior Partner at PwC Ghana, Vish Ashiagbor, has described the 2026 Budget as “satisfactory,” noting that it provides a reasonable balance between sustaining economic stability and supporting growth.
Speaking to JoyBusiness on the sidelines of the PwC Post-Budget Forum, Mr. Ashiagbor said the fiscal plan shows clear intent by government to consolidate gains made over the past year, while maintaining focus on revenue mobilisation and prudent expenditure.
“Overall, I would describe the 2026 Budget as satisfactory. It provides a fair balance between stabilising the economy and supporting growth”, he said
According to him, although challenges remain particularly in driving compliance and widening the tax net the budget outlines key interventions that, if effectively implemented, could strengthen the economic recovery process.
He emphasised the importance of execution, saying, policy announcements alone will not deliver the desired outcomes unless agencies and ministries work efficiently to meet targets.
“The intentions outlined are good, but as always, the real issue is implementation. We need to ensure that the institutions responsible deliver on the targets set”, he added.
Mr. Ashiagbor added that the private sector will be watching closely to see how government operationalises the measures in the coming months, especially reforms in tax administration, expenditure rationalisation, and support for local businesses.
The 2026 Budget, presented earlier this week, is expected to anchor Ghana’s continued fiscal consolidation efforts as the country works toward meeting its medium-term economic goals.