Some stakeholders in the Wa East District have appealed to the government to prioritise the rehabilitation of deplorable roads in the district in the 2027 Budget and Economic Policy to help improve the socio-economic lives of the people in the area.

Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice-President, has called for expanded access to affordable financing, business development support and market opportunities to strengthen women-owned businesses and accelerate Ghana’s economic transformation.

The Ghana Petroleum Commission (PC) has introduced a Digital Permit Application Platform to simplify regulatory processes, reduce delays and improve business operations in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector.

The government has been urged to make the 2027 budget more gender-responsive, with clear and measurable commitments to ensure that resources allocated for women translate into tangible improvements in their economic and social well-being.