Professional services firm KPMG is urging the government to use the 2026 Budget to consolidate economic gains and accelerate national transformation.
Professional services firm KPMG is urging the government to use the 2026 Budget to consolidate economic gains and accelerate national transformation.
Kwame Sarpong Barnieh, KPMG’s Partner and Head of Advisory, emphasized the need for the country to move beyond stability and embrace initiatives like the “Big Push” agenda. Reacting to a pre-budget survey conducted by KPMG and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), he noted that businesses are optimistic about the economy but expect more in 2025.
“Businesses are willing to support growth initiatives, but many believe stability must be maintained. There is a need for transformation: while inflation is down, the cost of credit remains high, and access to capital continues to be a challenge,” Barnieh said.
He added that government investment in critical sectors, particularly infrastructure, is essential despite the high costs, as such investment promises long-term economic benefits. Support for domestic funding and micro and small enterprises is also necessary to sustain the local economy.
The survey conducted by KPMG and UNDP aims to provide evidence-based insights to guide the government’s policy decisions for the 2026 National Budget and future budget cycles.
Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the survey respondents and do not necessarily reflect the positions of KPMG or UNDP.