West African Monetary Institute

09/10/2026

WAMI Builds Capacity in Advanced Econometrics!

The West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) successfully held a five-day training on Advanced Econometrics with Panel Data from October 5–9, 2026, at its office in Accra, Ghana.

The training was facilitated in person by Professor Afees A. Salisu of the Centre for Econometrics and Applied Research (CEAR), Ibadan, Nigeria.

The programme strengthened participants’ understanding of advanced econometric methods and their application to economic research and policy analysis.

📊 Why does this matter?

Enhanced expertise in panel data econometrics will support WAMI’s efforts to improve economic modelling, strengthen macroeconomic analysis, and develop evidence-based policy recommendations in support of regional monetary integration and macroeconomic convergence in West Africa.

WAMI remains committed to strengthening institutional capacity and promoting sound, data-driven economic policymaking across the West African Monetary Zone.

08/10/2026

Learning French at WAMI!

WAMI has commenced the second run of its French Language Course, facilitated by Channelle Française.

The programme started on September 28, 2026, with a five-day in-person session held at the WAMI office, followed by online lessons.

The course is designed for Beginner and Intermediate learners, providing staff with an opportunity to develop their French language skills and strengthen communication across our multilingual West African region.

We are committed to continuous learning, staff development and building capacity to support regional integration.

25/08/2026

Announcement
The 2026 Mid-Year Statutory Meetings of the West African Monetary Zone
The West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) in collaboration with the Member States of the WAMZ is hosting the Virtual Statutory Meetings of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ), scheduled to hold from August 27 to September 07, 2026.

Main Statutory Meetings
 59th Meeting of the Technical Committee – August 27 - 29, 2026;
 53rd Meeting of the Committee of Governors – September 03, 2026; and
 56th Meeting of the Convergence Council – September 07, 2026.

For more details:

The 2026 Mid-Year Statutory Meetings of the West African Monetary Zone News 17, Aug 2026 Submitted by Aiman Uwais on 17, Aug 2026 The West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) in collaboration with the Member States of the WAMZ is hosting the Virtual Statutory Meetings of the West African Monetary Zone...

01/07/2026

WAMI's DG Attends the Launch of the Sustainable Finance Roadmap for Ghana's Financial Sector

Our Director-General attended the launch of the Sustainable Finance Roadmap for Ghana's Financial Sector, organized by the Bank of Ghana.

The roadmap aims to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into Ghana's financial sector, strengthen climate risk management, and promote sustainable financing to support the country's long-term economic growth.

The event brought together key stakeholders from the financial sector, reinforcing a shared commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable financial ecosystem.

18/06/2026

WAMI Continues Capacity Building on Upgraded DEPO/X System in Guinea

The West African Monetary Institute (WAMI), under the AfDB-funded Development of Domestic Debt Markets in the WAMZ – Phase I Project, is conducting a Technical and Functional Capacity Building Programme on the upgraded DEPO/X System at the Banque Centrale de la République de Guinée (BCRG) in Conakry.

The programme brings together financial market professionals, IT specialists, and commercial bank representatives to enhance their capacity in the use and administration of the upgraded Central Securities Depository platform. Participants are receiving practical training on securities issuance, settlement processes, reporting, system administration, and troubleshooting.

As part of the programme, a WAMI delegation led by the Director of Financial Integration and Project Director, Mr. Gassim Komara, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of BCRG to reaffirm the strong partnership between WAMI and Guinea in advancing domestic debt market development and regional financial integration.

The training is expected to strengthen Guinea’s capacity in government securities management and improve the efficiency, transparency, and resilience of domestic debt market operations. Following the Guinea session, the final phase of the regional programme will be held in The Gambia.

Full details: https://wami-imao.org/en/article/06-18-2026/technical-and-functional-training-upgraded-depox-system-continues-guinea?language_content_entity=en

04/06/2026

WAMI has successfully completed a Technical and Functional Capacity Building Programme on the upgraded DEPO/X Central Securities Depository (CSD) system at the Central Bank of Liberia from 18–29 May 2026 under the AfDB-funded Development of Domestic Debt Markets in the WAMZ – Phase I Project.

The programme enhanced the technical and operational capabilities of staff of the Central Bank of Liberia, commercial banks, and other market stakeholders in the effective use of the upgraded DEPO/X platform.

During the mission, WAMI also engaged with the Management of the Central Bank of Liberia to discuss future initiatives, including the proposed Phase II of the Project, which aims to further strengthen domestic debt market infrastructure and support greater financial market integration within the WAMZ region.

04/06/2026

WAMI successfully conducted a Technical and Functional Capacity Building Programme on the upgraded DEPO/X Central Securities Depository (CSD) system at the Bank of Sierra Leone from 4–15 May 2026 under the AfDB-funded Development of Domestic Debt Markets in the WAMZ – Phase I Project.

The training brought together staff of the Bank of Sierra Leone, commercial banks, and other key stakeholders to strengthen their technical and operational capacity in the use of the upgraded DEPO/X platform for government securities issuance, settlement, and reporting.

The programme forms part of WAMI’s commitment to strengthening domestic debt market infrastructure and advancing financial market integration across the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ).

26/01/2026

📢 New WAMI Publications Now Available!

The West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) is pleased to announce the release of its 2024 Annual Report and new editions of the WAMI Occasional Paper Series, covering key economic and policy issues within the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ).

📘 Featured publications include:
• 2024 Annual Report of the West African Monetary Institute
• Occasional Paper No. 36 – Exchange Rate Pass-Through to Inflation in the WAMZ
• Occasional Paper No. 37 – Fiscal Deficit and Inflation Dynamics in the WAMZ
• Occasional Paper No. 38 – Infrastructure Development and Intra-Regional Trade
• Occasional Paper No. 39 – Climate Change and the Real Sector in the WAMZ

These publications offer valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and the general public.

🔗 Read and download via the WAMI website:
👉 Occasional Papers: https://wami-imao.org/en/publications/occasional-papers

👉 Annual Reports: https://wami-imao.org/en/publications/reports/annual-reports

16/01/2026

The West African Monetary Institute (WAMI), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Liberia, will host the 2025 End-Year Statutory Meetings of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) from 4–13 February 2026 in Monrovia.

The meetings will bring together policymakers and stakeholders for the:
✔️ 58th Technical Committee Meeting
✔️ 52nd Committee of Governors Meeting
✔️ 55th Convergence Council Meeting

Discussions will cover critical issues such as macroeconomic performance, regional convergence, development financing, capital markets integration, payments systems development, and the legal foundations of the ECOWAS Monetary Union. Reports from supervisory bodies across banking, insurance, and non-bank financial institutions will also be reviewed.

The programme will run alongside sessions of WAIFEM (4 February 2026) and joint ECOWAS–WAMA meetings (9–13 February 2026).

Stay connected for updates as WAMI continues to advance regional monetary integration and financial stability across the WAMZ.

14/11/2025

WAMI Strengthens Regional Integration with French Language Training

WAMI recently hosted a one-week in-person French language class at its Accra office from 10th to 14th November, delivered by Channelle Française.

This training forms part of our efforts to enhance staff capacity, strengthen collaboration with French-speaking member states, and support regional monetary and financial integration within the WAMZ.

Participants gained practical communication skills that will improve cross-border engagement and overall institutional effectiveness.

WAMI remains committed to continuous learning, professional development, and building a multilingual workforce that reflects the diversity of our region.