General News of Wednesday, 13 November 2019

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LIVE UPDATES: Finance Minister presents 2020 budget to parliament

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is laying before parliament the Budget Statement and Economic Policy for 2020 in line with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and section 21 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921).

The 2020 Budget will focus on tax reforms that will enhance private sector growth that will create the right environment to enable players within the private sector thrive and create the needed jobs for Ghanaians.

The minister will also highlight measures government will use to raise more revenues to finance infrastructural and developmental projects.

The Finance Minister’s presentation will further talk about the gains of the Akufo-Addo-led government since they assumed office in 2017.

Join us as we bring you live updates from the Minister’s presentation