IMF Appoints Dr. Adrian Alter as New Resident Representative to Ghana
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Dr. Adrian Alter, a Senior Economist with the Fund, as its new Resident Representative to Ghana. Dr. Alter is expected to officially assume office on September 2, 2025, taking over from Dr. Leandro Medina, whose tenure comes to an end in August after three years of service.
Dr. Medina, who was appointed in September 2022, has been instrumental in Ghana’s ongoing US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, which is scheduled to conclude in May 2026. He is credited with playing a key role in the negotiations and implementation of the programme, which has been central to Ghana’s efforts to restore macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability.
To ensure a smooth transition, Dr. Alter will be in Accra in August 2025 to work alongside Dr. Medina and other stakeholders.
Who is Dr. Adrian Alter?
Dr. Adrian Alter brings to the role more than a decade of experience at the IMF, where he has worked at the intersection of finance, policy, and development. He is currently a member of the IMF Mission Team overseeing Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility programme.
Dr. Alter has supported several countries, including Ghana, Serbia, and Tunisia, in addressing complex economic challenges ranging from financial stability and inflation to sovereign debt management. His expertise lies in designing policies that promote macroeconomic stability, inclusive growth, and resilience.
Prior to joining the IMF, Dr. Alter held positions at the European Central Bank, Deutsche Bundesbank, and UBS Investment Bank, where he specialized in financial stability and banking supervision.
He holds a Ph.D. in Quantitative Economics and Finance (magna cum laude) from the University of Konstanz, Germany, and an MSc in Finance from HEC Lausanne, Switzerland. He has also completed executive training in financial stability at Yale University.
Focus and Priority Areas
As Resident Representative, Dr. Alter will coordinate the IMF’s local engagements on Ghana’s ECF programme, particularly as the government continues with key structural reforms, including ongoing tax policy reforms being supported by the IMF.
He will serve as the Fund’s spokesperson in Ghana, engaging with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Ghana, development partners, and civil society organisations.
Dr. Alter’s expertise in macroprudential policy, financial stability, and the relationship between governments and financial institutions is expected to contribute to Ghana’s economic recovery and reform agenda.
His appointment comes at a crucial time as Ghana seeks to consolidate its recent economic gains, stabilize its currency, and maintain debt sustainability under the watchful guidance of the IMF and development partners.
