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 […]
On 9 January 2025, the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) hosted a memorable ceremony to welcome its newly appointed Director General (DG), Mr. Boima S. Kamara. The event was attended by the representative of the Governor of Bank of Sierra Leone, Dr. Abdullai Sillah, WAMA Directors, staff, and the spouse of the DG. Dr. Gradé […]
The West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) was mandated by the authority of Heads of States of ECOWAS to facilitate the realization of the ECOWAS Payments and Settlement Systems (EPSS) infrastructure in line with the vision to come up with a single Central Bank and a single currency. The EPSS project is the initiative to harmonize the diverse existing payments and settlement system infrastructures in ECOWAS by developing a single regional payment and settlement system.
The West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) has received a grant from the African Development Bank through ADFI . The African Development Bank’s financing will be used to execute the ECOWAS Payments and Settlement Systems project’s Regional Instant Retail Payment System components and to finish some of the work on the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) System.
The West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) was mandated by the authority of Heads of States of ECOWAS to facilitate the realization of the ECOWAS Payments and Settlement Systems (EPSS) infrastructure in line with the vision to come up with a single Central Bank and a single currency. The EPSS project is the initiative to harmonize the diverse existing payments and settlement system infrastructures in ECOWAS by developing a single regional payment and settlement system.
The West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) has received a grant from the African Development Bank through ADFI . The African Development Bank’s financing will be used to execute the ECOWAS Payments and Settlement Systems project’s Regional Instant Retail Payment System components and to finish some of the work on the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) System.
Accra, Ghana — 5 to 14 September 2023
