The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has expressed cautious optimism about the 2024 budget, urging fiscal prudence as the country aims to rebound from ongoing economic woes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cThe year 2024 is a test case \u2013 prudent financial management will build on 2023\u2019s stability,\u201d said ISSER\u2019s Director, Prof. Peter Quartey. \u201cConversely, overspending could spur exchange rate depreciation and inflation.\u201d<\/p>\n
The budget puts forth policies to spur growth after a turbulent 2022. However, Prof. Quartey warned revenue targets could be missed as 2023 targets remain in doubt.<\/p>\n
\u201cBroadening the tax base to cover the informal sector (60-70 percent of the economy) is needed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
As spending is set to rise 31 percent in 2024, Prof. Quartey cautioned rationalisation is needed to ensure value. He added that procurement audits could \u201csave billions of cedis\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver-reliance on imports means creating foreign jobs,\u201d Prof. Quartey said \u2013 noting import exposure leaves Ghana vulnerable to external shocks.<\/p>\n
Proposed tax reliefs on items like sanitary pads are welcome, but require monitoring to prevent abuse and ensure prudent use of state resources.<\/p>\n
On the bright side, tourism looks set for more investment after strong 2023 returns. Tourist spending averaged US$2,700 over 10-14 days at sites like the Kwame Nkrumah Museum, Prof. Quartey noted.<\/p>\n
However, the heavy burden of debt payments remains a concern.<\/p>\n
\u201cInterest payments are likely to rise 60.3 percent in 2024,\u201d Quartey said.<\/p>\n
With over 90 percent of domestic revenue going to interest, compensation and statutory payments, Prof. Quartey said, little is left for infrastructure and services \u2013 necessitating continued deficit financing.<\/p>\n
While 2023 growth is projected around 3 percent Prof. Quartey reiterated \u201c8-10 percent is needed\u201d to curb Ghana\u2019s high multidimensional poverty.<\/p>\n
Source:\u00a0<\/strong>thebftonline.com<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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