Dr Adrian Alter

Ghana Resident Representative for the International Monetary Fund, leading delegation assessing TOR rehabilitation efforts.

2026-04-272026-10-26

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April 2026
27 AprJoy Online
… The IMF Resident Representative in Ghana, Dr Adrian Alter, recently told JOYBUSINESS that the extension was purely technical. …
IMF team expected in Accra from April 29 for Ghana’s final programme review

Mining & Energy

IMF delegation visits TOR to assess rehabilitation and operations

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An International Monetary Fund delegation led by Ghana Resident Representative Dr. Adrian Alter visited the Tema Oil Refinery to review its operations, ongoing rehabilitation works, and management's efforts to restore financial and operational stability. The refinery's Managing Director told the delegation that management has relied on internally generated funds since taking office in May 2025 and mentioned plans to list TOR on the Ghana Stock Exchange.

4 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Today

IMF delegation visits TOR to assess rehabilitation and operations
An International Monetary Fund delegation led by Ghana Resident Representative Dr. Adrian Alter visited the Tema Oil Refinery to review its operations, ongoing rehabilitation works, and management's efforts to restore financial and operational stability. The refinery's Managing Director told the delegation that management has relied on internally generated funds since taking office in May 2025 and mentioned plans to list TOR on the Ghana Stock Exchange.
4 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

IMF delegation visits TOR to assess rehabilitation efforts
An International Monetary Fund delegation, led by Ghana Resident Representative Dr. Adrian Alter, visited Tema Oil Refinery to review its operations and assess ongoing rehabilitation work. TOR's Managing Director reported the refinery has relied on internally generated funds since the current management took office in May 2025 to sustain operations and restore processing plants.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
TOR considers stock market listing to fund operations and restructure debt
The Tema Oil Refinery is exploring a Ghana Stock Exchange listing to attract fresh investment while managing an inherited debt burden of approximately $517 million, including $120 million owed to government. Managing Director Edmond Kombat told an IMF delegation that the refinery has operated since May 2025 on internally generated funds without government support.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

Investors urge Ghana to access global capital markets
Offshore investors and fund managers are pressing Ghana to return to international capital markets, citing improving economic conditions, credit rating upgrades, and stronger reserves. The government has indicated there is no rush to return to these markets.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

Business Roundtable urges Ghana to build resilient economy
The inaugural Business Roundtable Extended 2026 Executive Dialogue convened government, business, academia and development partners in Accra to call for Ghana to use macroeconomic stabilisation to build a more productive, diversified, competitive and resilient economy.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

Finance Minister to lead inaugural BRT Extended session in September
Ghana's Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson will headline the first BRT Extended session on 2 September 2026, discussing economic resilience and reforms following the main Business Roundtable 2026 event.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

IMF warns of BoG losses from Domestic Gold Purchase Programme
The IMF has called for stronger governance and transparency in Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, warning that the scheme has generated significant losses for the Bank of Ghana and contributed to deterioration in its financial position, with the BoG's equity standing at about 7% at the end of 2025.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
IMF advises Ghana to rebuild creditworthiness before external borrowing
The IMF Resident Representative in Ghana has cautioned the country against rushing to return to international capital markets, urging it instead to consolidate gains from debt restructuring, strengthen domestic financing, and improve its credit rating. Ghana's debt position has improved under the IMF programme, with central government debt declining to about 45% of GDP and the country moving from high to moderate risk of debt distress.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Debt restructuring and reforms drive Ghana's economic recovery — IMF
The IMF Resident Representative in Ghana credits debt restructuring and structural reforms as key pillars of the country's economic recovery under the Fund-supported programme, noting that the recovery has been faster and stronger than initially projected. He cited falling inflation (from above 50% to below 5%), increased international reserves (from about one month to more than four months of import cover), and real GDP growth of 6% in 2025 and 6.4% in the first quarter of 2026.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

Ghana needs resilient policies, not repeated IMF bailouts
A KNUST economist argues Ghana should adopt long-term economic policies for sustainable transformation rather than repeatedly seeking IMF support, noting the country is currently under the IMF's Policy Coordination Instrument after completing a $3 billion Extended Credit Facility program.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

IMF team to visit Accra April 29 for final programme review
An International Monetary Fund staff mission will arrive in Accra from April 29, 2026, for Ghana's sixth and final review under its Extended Credit Facility programme, ahead of the country's exit from the IMF-supported programme in August 2026. The mission will assess Ghana's performance since the fifth review, examine fiscal and energy sector developments, and set prior actions required for Ghana to qualify for the final tranche of IMF support.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →