Fiscal Deficit To Peak In 2008

August 2008 | Economic Analysis

BMI View: The fiscal deficit in Ghana will swell notably in 2008, coming in at a forecast GHS1.6bn (9.0% of GDP). Key drags on the fiscal position will be the lifting of import duties, the extension of energy subsidies and significant increases in public sector salaries.

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