The West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), in collaboration with the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), held a joint regional workshop on Islamic Finance from 20 to 22 January 2026, aimed at strengthening regulatory and supervisory frameworks for Islamic banking and
The West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), under the directive of the Committee of Governors of Central Banks of ECOWAS Member States, is implementing the Establishment of the ECOWAS Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS), a key activity under the revised roadmap for
The WAMA delegation attending the 2025 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank, led by its Director General, Hon. Boima S. Kamara, met with senior management officials of the IMF and the World Bank, The President of the ECOWAS
As part of WAMA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen staff capacity, a specialized in-house training on Artificial Intelligence for Policy Studies was launched today at the Agency’s headquarters. The workshop is facilitated by Mr. Francis Abude, Economist and Data Scientist, and
Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA)High-Level Engagement with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Governor, Banco de Cabo Verde
In pursuit of his objective to strengthen collaboration and foster cohesion with key partners across the ECOWAS Community, the Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), Hon. Boima S. KAMARA, undertook an official visit to the Banco de
As part of his objective to strengthen collaboration and foster cohesion with the Authorities of ECOWAS Member States, the Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), Hon. Boima S. Kamara, undertook an official visit to Senegal on July
In the spirit of regional monetary cooperation and an economically integrated West Africa, we welcome you all to the 66th Ordinary Meeting of the Committee of Governors of Central Banks of ECOWAS Member States on this 14th day of August
The West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) is an autonomous and specialized agency of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), established in 1996 following the transformation of the West African Clearing House (WACH). The mission of the Agency is
WAMA Forges Strategic Partnership with the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFsB) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to Advance Islamic Finance and Financial Inclusion in ECOWAS On July 2, 2025, the Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA),