The 2025 budget demonstrates a strong commitment to human development, focusing on key sectors that directly impact the well-being and future of Ghanaians.
With substantial allocations to education, health, social welfare, and economic empowerment, this budget reflects a deliberate effort to enhance Ghana’s Human Development Index (HDI).
Key investments include the GH¢13.85 billion Big Push Programme, GH¢3.5 billion for free secondary education, GH¢1.788 billion for school feeding, and GH¢564.6 million for free curricula-based textbooks, highlighting a strong emphasis on accessible and quality education.
The GH¢499.8 million allocation for the No-Academic-Fee policy ensures that financial barriers do not hinder tertiary education for first-year students, while GH¢292.4 million for free sanitary pads promotes gender equity in education.
Health and social protection have also been prioritized, with GH¢9.93 billion allocated to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), GH¢1.5 billion for agricultural transformation, and GH¢7.51 billion for the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) to support local development.
Additionally, the government’s response to crises, GH¢242.5 million for Akosombo Dam spillage victims and GH¢200 million for tidal wave disaster victims, reflects a commitment to resilience and social welfare.
Furthermore, economic empowerment is evident in the GH¢300 million allocation for the National Apprenticeship Programme, GH¢100 million each for the ‘Adwumawura’ and National Coders Programmes, and GH¢51.3 million as a seed fund for the Women’s Development Bank.
These initiatives are designed to create jobs, promote entrepreneurship, and drive sustainable economic growth.
However, one notable omission in the budget is the teacher training allowance. The Educate Africa Institute (EAI) believes this was expected, as teacher trainees now hold tertiary status.
Instead of allowances, they should be granted access to student loans, just like other tertiary students, to ensure fairness and sustainability in financing their education.
This budget instills hope for Ghana’s future by investing in people, ensuring equitable access to essential services, and fostering economic transformation.
It is a step toward a more inclusive, progressive, and sustainable nation.
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