Sustaining Growth and Development in Ghana

This project is a continuation of Canada's support towards multi-donor budget support (MDBS). As with all budget support initiatives Canada is working in close cooperation with other donors and the Government of Ghana to promote effective transparent and accountable country systems; increase donor coordination and harmonization; and strengthen mutual accountability. Budgetary support also fosters greater policy dialogue among donors government and partners which helps to strengthen efforts for effective focussed aid and long-term development results. This project is continuously monitored and evaluated in coordination with other donors. Sustaining Growth and Development in Ghana (SGDG) contributes to the sustainable growth of public revenues as Ghana solidifies its status as a middle-income country. As a contribution to the national budget the initiative supports the Ministry of Finance and the national government in the delivery of services to Ghana’s 25 million citizens. Project activities include: (1) strengthening of the Government’s macroeconomic planning and fiscal management capacity; (2) strengthening technical and management expertise to improve national planning for poverty reduction and delivery of basic services; and (3) improving budget credibility and public financial management systems. By improving public financial governance and contributing to a stable macroeconomic environment this project improves the confidence of the private sector to invest in Ghana and reduce barriers to private sector development.

The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: (1) increased and more equitable utilization of publicly-funded services and programs nationwide; and (2) improved economic and financial governance in the public sector.