Parliament has approved an allocation of GH¢8.7 billion to the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) for the 2026 fiscal year.
The allocation, captured in the 2026 Appropriation Act, represents five per cent of the country’s projected total revenue for the year, in line with constitutional provisions.
The approved amount of GH¢8,769,707,900 marks an increase from the GH¢7.51 billion allocated to the Fund in 2025, reflecting a growth of 16.78 per cent.
The DACF is a key funding mechanism for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), supporting local governance and development projects across the country.
According to the approved framework, the 2026 allocation will be distributed based on an established formula guided by principles such as transparency, equity, and measurable indicators to ensure fair and effective disbursement.
The formula prioritises the use of reliable and disaggregated data to enable objective allocation of resources to various assemblies, with the aim of promoting balanced development at the local level.
Parliament is expected to oversee the implementation of the fund to ensure that allocations translate into improved infrastructure and service delivery in communities nationwide.
“The total allocation to the Fund for the 2026 fiscal year is based on five per cent of the projected total revenue for the year. Accordingly, an amount of GHC8,769,707,900 has been allocated to the Fund for 2026, compared to GHC7,510,000,000 allocated in 2025, representing an increase of 16.78 per cent.”
