The Executive Director of economic think-tank, Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS), Professor Newman Kusi has described the 2016 budget as uninspiring . According to him, the budget failed to deal with key areas such as the mounting public debt and how to sustain its marginal gains on the economic front. In his view, the government’s inability to fix the energy crisis has also contributed immensely to the economic crisis the country is facing. Meanwhile, Finance minister Seth Terkper in his presentation of the budget last week, told parliament that government has made tangible gains in the management of the economy. “In 2016, we will be seeking another mandate to lead the development process of our beloved country.