Ghana plans to set up official labor export programs starting this year. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson shared these plans during his budget speech to Parliament in Accra on Tuesday. The government wants to build safe pathways for citizens working overseas and shield workers from the dangers they face when traveling through unofficial channels.
The new system will protect Ghanaians seeking jobs abroad from exploitation. Money sent home by workers overseas brings valuable cash into the country. This formal approach should decrease illegal border crossings. Mr. Forson explained these benefits during his presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement titled "Resetting the economy for the Ghana we want."
Going forward, each government department head must present their performance reports directly to Parliament. The Finance Minister mentioned this change, which breaks from past practice. Previously, the Finance Minister would present all sector information during budget speeches. These reports will include plans for addressing problems inside various government agencies.
The new system will protect Ghanaians seeking jobs abroad from exploitation. Money sent home by workers overseas brings valuable cash into the country. This formal approach should decrease illegal border crossings. Mr. Forson explained these benefits during his presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement titled "Resetting the economy for the Ghana we want."
Going forward, each government department head must present their performance reports directly to Parliament. The Finance Minister mentioned this change, which breaks from past practice. Previously, the Finance Minister would present all sector information during budget speeches. These reports will include plans for addressing problems inside various government agencies.
