WAIFEM

West African Institute
for Financial and Economic
Management

To be among the leading capacity building institutions globally.

Mission

To develop on a sustainable basis, competencies in the fields of macroeconomic, debt, financial sector management and governance among the staff of central banks, ministries of finance and economic planning, as well as other public sector and private institutions.

Vision

To be among the leading capacity building institutions globally.




About us

WAIFEM at a glance

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) was established on July 22, 1996 by the Central Banks of the Anglophone West African Countries namely:

Since 2012, the Republic of Guinea has an observer status in membership of the Institute.

The Institute became operational in January 1997 with diplomatic status under the Headquarters Agreement with the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on June 19, 1998.

FPDRI Programme

FPDRI Programme

Fiscal Policy, Debt & Regional Integration

FSPS Programme

FSPS Programme

Financial Sector & Payment Systems

RMM Programme

RMM Programme

Research & Macroeconomic Management

GID Programme

GID Programme

Governance & Institutional Developments

BDCU Programme

BDCU Programme

Business Development & Consultancy Unit

Core Values

WAIFEM core values

WAIFEM (West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management) has the following core values:

1. Excellence: Striving for exceptional performance, quality, and continuous improvement.

2. Integrity: Upholding honesty, transparency, accountability, and ethical standards.

3. Professionalism: Demonstrating expertise, objectivity, and impartiality in all interactions.

4. Teamwork: Fostering collaboration, mutual respect, and open communication.

5. Innovation: Embracing creativity, adaptability, and innovative solutions.

6. Customer Focus: Prioritizing stakeholder needs, satisfaction, and feedback.

7. Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.

8. Respect: Valuing diversity, inclusivity, and dignity for all individuals.

9. Sustainability: Promoting environmentally conscious and socially responsible practices.

10. Leadership: Developing capacity, empowering others, and leading by example.

WAIFEM’s core values guide its operations, decision-making, and interactions with stakeholders.

Source:

1. WAIFEM official website
2. WAIFEM Strategic Plan
3. WAIFEM Annual Reports

Directors

Dr. Baba Yusuf Musa

Director General

Mr. Euracklyn Williams

Director, Administration and Finance Department

Dr. Alvin Johnson

Director Governance and Institutional Development.

Mr. Yakubu Aliyu

Director, Fiscal Policy and Debt Management Dept.

Amadou Sawanoe Koora

Director Financial Sector Management Dept

Dr. Christian Ahortor

Director Research and Macroeconomic Management Dept.
Members of Central Bank

CENTRAL BANK OF THE GAMBIA

No. 1/2 ECOWAS Avenue, Banjul, The Gambia.
Tel: 220-4228103/4227633
Fax: +220-4226969, Email: info@cbg.gm, Telex: 2218 GAMBANK GV, Cables: GAMBANK

BANK OF GHANA

One Thorpe Road, P. O. Box 2674, Accra.
Tel: +233-21-666174-6, 666361-5, 666902-8, 666921-5, Fax: +233-21662996
Cable: Ghanabank, Accra. Telex:2052, 2541 GHBANK GH, Email:bogsecretary@bog.gov.gh.

CENTRAL BANK OF LIBERIA

Ashmun and Lynch Street Monrovia, Liberia Box 2048 Tel: +231-555-960-557/ 960-579 email: externalrelations@cbl.org.lr


BANK OF SIERRA LEONE

Siaka Stevens Street, P. O. Box 30, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Tel: +232-22-226501/226490. Fax: 232-22-224764, Telex: 3232 COPSE SL FAX, Cable: COPPERSAFE, Email: info@bsl.gov.sl

CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA

Plot 37, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Way, Central Business District, P. M. B. 0187, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria. Tel: +234-9-46237804, +234-9-46237802, +234-9-46239701-2, +234-9-46236011. Email: info@cenbank.org, headcad@cenbank.org, hrd@cenbank.org
Call us on
234 8054407387
234 8146964647
Email address:
capacity@waifem-cbp.org dg@waifem-cbp.org
P. M. B. 2001 Satellite Town
Lagos, Nigeria.