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 with the responsibility for monitoring, coordinating, and implementing the ECOWAS Single Monetary Cooperation Programme (EMCP), […]
On 30 January 2025, the newly appointed Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), Mr. Boima S. Kamara, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Finance & Development Planning of the Republic of Liberia, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan. In attendance were the Deputy Minister of Economic Management, Hon. Dehpue Zuo and the […]
On 30 January 2025, the newly appointed Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), Mr. Boima S. Kamara, paid a courtesy call on the Acting Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), Mr. Henry F. Saamoi. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Governor in charge of economic policy, Dr. […]
On 28 January 2025, the newly appointed Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), Mr. Boima S. Kamara, paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL), Dr. Ibrahim Lahai Stevens. The meeting was also attended by the First Deputy Governor in charge of monetary policy, Dr. Joseph […]
The West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), in collaboration with BCEAO, hosted a regional workshop from January 13-17, 2025 in Lomé on Harmonization of Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS) as part of activities in lieu of the launch of the ECO, consistent with the Revised ECOWAS Roadmap. The workshop focused on advancing practical modalities for implementing […]
As part of the implementation of the Roadmap for the Launch of the ECO, the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), in collaboration with the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), organized a regional workshop on the Harmonization of Balance of Payments (BOP) and International Investment Position (IIP) statistics from 20 to 24 January, 2025, […]
On 24 January 2025, the newly appointed Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), Mr. Boima S. Kamara, paid an official visit to the Central Bank of Nigeria, as part of his goal to strengthen collaboration and foster cohesion with Member Central Banks in the ECOWAS region. He was warmly received by the […]
On 24 January 2025, Mr. Boima S. Kamara, newly appointed Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), visited the ECOWAS Commission, reinforcing his aim to strengthen collaboration with Member Central Banks across the ECOWAS region. He was warmly received by Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs. Massandje Toure-Liste, who congratulated him on […]
Kamara’s visit is a strategic initiative to foster strong partnership with WAMI in research, statistical harmonization, and multilateral surveillance, amongst others. During the meeting, the DG of WAMA expressed appreciation for the warm welcome extended by WAMI, even on short notice, and recognized the significant progress achieved by Dr. Olowofeso in promoting regional integration during […]
On 14 January 2025, the newly appointed Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA), Mr. Boima S. Kamara, paid an official visit to the Headquarters of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), as part of his goal to strengthen collaboration and foster cohesion with key partners in the ECOWAS region. He […]
