Release climate, gender and environmental funds on time – CSOs urge government

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on the government to accelerate the release of funds allocated to climate action, gender-responsive programmes and environmental protection to ensure that budget commitments translate into tangible benefits for vulnerable communities.

Kasa Initiative Ghana and ABANTU for Development, convening partners of the Kasa Initiative’s Gender and Climate Platform, said increased allocations in the 2026 Budget were commendable but would have limited impact if funds were not released on time and properly accounted for.

They further urged Government to strengthen participatory budget monitoring through civil society engagement, Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys, and district-level accountability mechanisms.