World Bank Group Appoints Alexander Kremer as Representative for Tunisia

The World Bank Group has appointed Alexander Kremer as its new Representative for Tunisia. He succeeds Alexandre Arrobbio, who held the position for five years.

Based in Tunis, Kremer will lead the World Bank Group’s relationships with the Tunisian government, the private sector, civil society, and development partners. He will oversee the design and implementation of the country’s engagement program and coordinate the country team’s efforts to promote inclusive growth, job creation, private sector development, and the strengthening of economic and social resilience.

Kremer is the first World Bank Group Representative to jointly represent all three institutions of the World Bank Group in Tunisia: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). This evolution reflects the World Bank Group’s ongoing reforms aimed at delivering more integrated solutions that cover both the public and private sectors.

Kremer brings over 35 years of experience in international cooperation, public policy, and economic development to his new role. Prior to his assignment to Tunisia, he served as the World Bank Representative for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. He has also held representative positions for Belarus, Moldova, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Turkmenistan, as well as serving as Interim Country Director for Ukraine.

Kremer has worked on economic, agricultural, energy, and territorial development policies in several countries in the region, including Tunisia, Syria, and Lebanon. He has led and contributed to analytical work on economic development, agriculture, water management, energy, and regional disparities. Before joining the World Bank, he held leadership positions at the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) and the European Commission.

A British national, Kremer holds a PhD in Economics from the University of London, a Master’s degree with distinction in Agricultural Economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Cambridge. He speaks English, French, and Russian.