Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu is a distinguished economist with over 27 years of experience in economic policy management, public finance, development economics, climate change financing, petroleum revenue management, and economic integration. He has an extensive record of publications and contributions in these areas.
He is currently the Government Statistician of the Ghana Statistical Service. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Chief Economics Officer and Director of the Economic Strategy and Research Division (ESRD) at the Ministry of Finance. In that role, he led strategic economic research, policy analysis, and the design and implementation of policies to support Ghana’s economic development agenda.
Dr. Iddrisu has held several key leadership positions within the Ministry of Finance, including Director of the Economic Planning Division (EPD), the Real Sector Division (RSD), and the Economic Research and Forecasting Division (ERFD). His leadership has been instrumental in shaping national economic strategies and advancing policy reforms.
Beyond the Ministry, he has served on numerous boards, councils, and committees, bringing his expertise to bear on national development initiatives. He has also worked extensively with international organisations such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, African Union (AU), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and has consulted for various global and local institutions.
In recognition of his exceptional service, Dr. Iddrisu was honoured as “Best Director” in Ghana’s Civil Service for four years — 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022 — underscoring his consistent performance and dedication.
He is also committed to academic excellence and capacity building. His teaching engagements in economics, public policy, and development have contributed to the training and professional growth of students and government staff alike.
Dr. Iddrisu holds a PhD and a Master's degree in International Development Studies from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Tokyo, Japan. He also earned an MPhil in Economics and a BA in Economics and Statistics from the University of Ghana, Legon.
