Ghana to Double Road Infrastructure Allocation in 2026 Budget for Economic Recovery

Strategic Insights -

The Ghanaian government has announced plans to significantly increase road infrastructure allocation in the 2026 budget to sustain economic recovery and build long-term resilience. According to Deputy Minister for Finance, Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, the government aims to provide a foundation for inclusive development and shared prosperity by focusing on fiscal discipline and infrastructure expansion. Over 60 road projects have already commenced nationwide, and the government plans to expand capital spending to support economic activity and create jobs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The government plans to more than double road infrastructure allocation in the 2026 budget to sustain economic recovery and build long-term resilience.
  • Over 60 road projects have already commenced nationwide to improve connectivity and support economic activity.
  • The 2026 budget will balance infrastructure investment with social development priorities, including increased funding for healthcare, education, and support for vulnerable groups.
  • Ghana has experienced recent improvements in macroeconomic indicators, including a primary balance surplus of 1.4 per cent of GDP, a reduced fiscal deficit of 1.5 per cent, and a decline in public debt to 46.8 per cent as of August 2025.
  • The government has received credit rating upgrades from international agencies, affirming international confidence in Ghana's economic direction.
  • The 2026 budget will focus on job creation and private sector-led growth, with a schedule for presentation to Parliament in November 2025.

Statistics:

  • Primary balance surplus: 1.4 per cent of GDP
  • Reduced fiscal deficit: 1.5 per cent
  • Public debt: 46.8 per cent as of August 2025
  • Inflation rate: 9.4 per cent
  • Treasury bill rates decline: 1,300 basis points
  • Credit rating upgrades from international agencies
  • Number of road projects commenced: over 60

*_Planned infrastructure investment in 2026 budget: TO BE DETERMINED_

Sources:

  • Ghana News Agency (24 October 2025)
  • The 1992 Constitution of Ghana (Article 179(1))
  • The Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921) (Section 21)