Ghana’s 2025 Budget presents ambitious policies in agriculture and transport aimed at boosting production, reducing food inflation, and improving infrastructure, but effective execution will be key to achieving these targets.

This is according to Deloitte, which, in its 2025 Post-Budget Review, warns that while these initiatives have the potential to drive economic growth, their success will depend on robust implementation and sustained infrastructure investment.

 

Deloitte notes that agribusinesses stand to benefit from lower production costs, improved resource availability, and minimized post-harvest losses, which could significantly increase revenue and expand exports. If the objectives of these programs are met, local producers will gain a competitive edge in international markets.

 

In the 2025 Budget, the government announced the Implementation of Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda (AETA). Government has allocated GHS 1.5 billion to agribusinesses to promote modernization of agriculture and enhance food security. The Government aims to increase local poultry production to cut down on the country’s dependence on imported poultry products through the “Nkoko Nkitikiti” agenda.

 

A key focus of the agricultural policies is reducing food inflation and import dependency, both of which have surged due to insufficient and poor-quality domestic production. Deloitte believes that if these initiatives are executed effectively, they could stabilize food prices and create job opportunities for the youth, particularly in rural areas where the sector has the highest employment potential.

 

 

The budget also outlines major transport sector reforms, including the reintroduction of road tolls to generate revenue for road infrastructure and investment in railway operations to strengthen Ghana’s logistics network.

 

Deloitte views these measures as essential to enhancing the country’s infrastructure base, which is critical for long-term economic growth and development.

However, the firm cautions that achieving sustainable development in agriculture, manufacturing, and transport will require seamless policy coordination and sustained infrastructure investment. Without strong implementation and structural reforms, the expected gains from these initiatives may not be fully realized.

 

Source:CitiNewsRoom