Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has engaged market women, head porters (kayayei), and other traders at Makola Market to discuss their concerns and expectations ahead of the 2025 Budget presentation scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Describing the interaction as a privilege, Dr. Forson acknowledged the crucial role these traders play in sustaining Ghana’s economy.
“It was a privilege to interact with these hardworking Ghanaians who break their backs daily to support our economy,” he stated.
Accompanied by his deputy, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, the Finance Minister held discussions focused on key economic challenges affecting small-scale traders, including inflation, taxation, and access to credit.
Dr. Forson assured the traders that their concerns would be taken into account in shaping policies for the upcoming budget, emphasizing that their input would contribute to shaping a shared economic future.
“Their expectations ahead of Budget 2025 will help shape our shared future,” he added.
Meanwhile, the government has approved the 2025 fiscal policy document ahead of its official presentation to Parliament on March 11. This decision, made during a special Cabinet meeting on Friday, March 7, underscores the administration’s commitment to economic stabilization and sustainable growth.
The 2025 Budget is expected to outline key policy measures aimed at addressing economic challenges, promoting fiscal discipline, and supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including those in the informal sector.
