Call for Applications: Independent Consultant to Evaluate Bids for Hosting the EPSS Infrastructure

The West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) invites applications for the recruitment of an Independent External Consultant to conduct an objective and unbiased evaluation of bids submitted by selected ECOWAS Member States and regional institutions to host the components of the

Advertisement for the Position of Senior Legal Officer

The West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) is an autonomous and specialised body of ECOWAS. It was established in 1993, and started operations in 1996, as result of the transformation of the West African Clearing House (WACH). The Agency is charged

Joint WAMA–IFSB Regional Workshop on Islamic Finance

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

Expression of interest (EOI) for the recruitment of an Experienced Facilitator for the implementation of the ECOWAS deposit guarantee scheme project

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

Bold Advocacy for ECOWAS Monetary Union During the 2025 Annual Meetings of The IMF and World Bank

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

In-House Training: Artificial Intelligence for Policy Studies Begins at WAMA

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

WAMA Strengthens Ties with Cabo Verde Government

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

Courtesy Visit of Hon. Boima S. Kamara, Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), to the 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

Courtesy Visit of Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), to the Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation of Senegal.

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

66TH MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF GOVERNORS OF CENTRAL BANKS OF ECOWAS MEMBER STATES

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