KPMG/UNDP Survey: Ghanaian Priorities for 2027 Budget
What happened
KPMG and United Nations Development Programme conducted a pre-budget survey in Ghana. The survey, published on November 11, 2026, found that 71% of respondents want jobs and youth employment to be a top priority in Ghana’s 2027 Budget. Among businesses, 59% ranked growth and competitiveness first, while 36% cited access to finance as a major constraint.
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Why it matters
The survey provides an early view of what citizens and firms expect from the upcoming budget. Households are looking for economic recovery to impact paychecks and prices, while firms seek cheaper credit and tax changes announced well in advance.
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Who's involved
- KPMGGlobal accounting and advisory firm that collaborated on the survey
- United Nations Development ProgrammeGovernment organization that collaborated on the pre-budget survey
- GhanaThe country where the survey was conducted and the budget will be presented
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- GhanaSpeculative
Ghana might see changes in national fiscal planning based on the survey's findings regarding employment and infrastructure needs.
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The entities involved
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KPMG
provider of audit, legal, tax advisory, financial, and business advisory services
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United Nations Development Programme
government organization in Zagreb - Centar, Croatia
Related events
- KPMG launched a survey in Lagos on October 23, 2026.
- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) conducted procurement for services related to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
- KPMG assesses Ghana's fiscal management and debt outlook as Finance Minister presents budget review to parliament.
- KPMG utilized survey data provided by Ipsos for a recent report.
- UNDP is evaluating project execution in Bamenda, with local officials including Adolphe Lele Lafrique present.