2025 Budget: CERPA Urges Government to Balance Immediate Needs with Long-Term Priorities—–The Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (CERPA) is advising the government to adopt a balanced approach for effective implementation of the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy.
The economic research and policy analysis think tank believes that, given the current economic situation of the country, there is a need for the government to balance immediate economic demands with long-term national development goals.
In its review of the 2025 budget, CERPA acknowledged the government’s vision for economic stability, job creation, and infrastructure development. However, the think tank warned that without effective execution and strict oversight, the ambitious initiatives outlined in the policy might not materialize and achieve their intended impact.
“The 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Ghana presents a strategic vision for national growth, economic stability, job creation and infrastructure development. Although the budget outlines a number of hopeful initiatives, long-term success will depend on their effective execution and close oversight,” the review document cited by The Brand Focus Africal noted.
Ghana’s economic progress in recent years has been marred by rising debt, inflationary pressures, and unemployment. With the challenging situation, there is a risk for the government to focus on populist measures that may offer immediate relief but fail to create sustainable growth.
Instead, CERPA is calling for a disciplined and well-structured implementation plan that ensures prudent spending, strengthens economic resilience, and fosters inclusive development.
“For successful management of the economy, the government needs to address issues such as fiscal discipline, debt management, and inclusive growth,” CERPA stated. “The effectiveness of this budget will depend on the government’s ability to strike a balance between short-term demands and long-term development objectives, ensuring that all Ghanaians benefit from the economic progress envisioned in the policy.”
The think tank emphasized the importance of fiscal discipline in managing public resources efficiently while investing in sectors that yield long-term economic benefits. Addressing Ghana’s debt burden is also critical, as unchecked borrowing could undermine future economic stability and increase the nation’s financial vulnerability.
With Ghana at a crossroads, the call to balance short-term demands and long-term economic goals has never been more crucial. CERPA says the nation’s economic future hinges on how well the government navigates these competing priorities to drive sustainable progress for all.
