Empowering West Africa through Capacity Building in Financial and Economic Management
Governance & Institutional Developments
GIDD 01 – R: Regional Course on Monetary and Fiscal Policy Communication for Media Practitioners Communication Officers and Journalists.
Date: April 13 – 17, 2026
Duration: 5 Days
Venue: Virtual
Background
Effective communication of monetary and fiscal policies is essential for managing public expectations, maintaining credibility, and ensuring policy transmission. Media practitioners and central bank communication officers play a critical role in translating complex economic policies into accessible public information.
Objectives of the Course
To enhance the capacity of media practitioners, communication officers, and journalists to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate monetary and fiscal policy developments to diverse audience.
Main Themes
- Monetary policy frameworks: inflation targeting and central bank communication
- Understanding central bank communications: MPC statements and minutes
- Fiscal policy communication: budget presentations and debt narratives
- Translating economic data for non-specialist audiences
- Digital media and economic journalism best practices
- Managing misinformation in economic policy coverage
Who May Attend
Media practitioners, economic journalists, communication officers from Central Banks and Ministries of Finance, and public information officers across WAIFEM member countries.
Delivery Modalities
Online lectures, interactive panel discussions, media scenario exercises, and writing workshops facilitated by experienced communicators and economists.
GIDD 02-R: Regional Workshop on Enhancing Productivity through Navigating the Digital Landscape for Public Office Efficiency.
Date: April 27 – May 1, 2026
Duration: 5 Days
Venue: Banjul, The Gambia
Background
Digital tools and technologies are rapidly transforming public office operations, offering opportunities to significantly enhance platforms, AI-assisted tools, and data analytics to optimize organizational performance and public service delivery.
Objectives of the Course
To equip participants with advanced digital skills for navigating the evolving digital landscape, enhancing individual and organizational productivity in public financial management institutions.
Main Themes
- Advanced Microsoft 365 for organizational productivity (Teams, SharePoint, Power Automate)
- AI-assisted productivity tools: ChatGPT, Copilot, and other generative AI platforms
- Data visualization and dashboard creation for public office reporting
- Cybersecurity best practices for digital public office environments
- Digital collaboration and remote work frameworks
- Change management for digital transformation in public institutions
Who May Attend
Mid to senior-level public sector officials from Central Banks, Ministries, and regulatory agencies seeking to advance their digital productivity competencies beyond foundational level.
Delivery Modalities
Hands-on computer workshops, collaborative exercises, demonstrations, and applied projects facilitated by digital technology experts and WAIFEM trainers.
GIDD 03-R: Regional Course on Corporate Governance, Compliance and Risk Management.
Date: May 11 – 12, 2026
Duration: 5 Days
Venue: Lagos, Nigeria
Background
Sound corporate governance is a prerequisite for institutional credibility, efficient operations, and public trust. Public financial institutions in West Africa face growing demands for transparency, accountability, and robust compliance frameworks. This course equips officials with frameworks for strengthening governance, compliance culture, and enterprise risk management.
Objectives of the Course
To strengthen participants’ knowledge of corporate governance principles, compliance frameworks, and risk management systems for public financial institutions.
Main Themes
- Corporate governance principles and international best practices
- Board composition, responsibilities, and oversight mechanisms
- Regulatory compliance frameworks and compliance culture
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks
- Internal audit, controls, and accountability mechanisms
- Ethics, integrity, and anti-corruption in public institutions
Who may attend
Senior and mid-level officials from Central Banks, Ministries of Finance, public institutions, and regulatory agencies involved in governance, compliance, risk management, and institutional oversight.
Delivery Modalities
Expert-led lectures, case studies from Wes African institutions, group syndicate sessions and practical governance diagnostics facilitated WAIFEM faculty.
GIDD 04 – R: Regional Course on Effective Report Writing Skills and Presentation Techniques using AI Tools (Advanced Level – Run 1).
Date: June 29 – July 3, 2026
Duration: 5 Days
Venue: Monrovia, Liberia
Background
Effective report writing and professional presentation are essential communication skills for public sector professionals. AI-powered writing and presentation tools offer new opportunities to enhance the quality, clarity, and impact of official reports, policy briefs, and executive presentations.
Objectives of the Course
To enhance participants’ report writing and presentation skills, integrating AI-powered tools to improve the quality, clarity, and persuasive power of official documents and executive presentations.
Main Themes
- Principles of effective official report writing: structure, clarity, and tone
- Policy briefs and executive summaries: writing for decision-makers
- Using AI writing assistants: grammar, style, and content enhancement
- Data visualization in reports: charts, tables, and infographics
- Presentation design principles and storytelling with data
- AI-enhanced presentation tools: PowerPoint Copilot and other platforms
Who May Attend
Mid to senior-level officials from Central Banks, Ministry of Finance, and regulatory agencies who prepare official reports, policy documents, and executive presentations.
Delivery Modalities
Practical workshops combining writing exercises, AI tool demonstrations, group critiques, and individual report writing and presentation assignment.
GIDD 05 – R: Regional Course on Effective Report Writing Skills and Presentation Techniques using AI Tool (Advanced Level – Run 2).
Date: July 6 – 10, 2026
Duration: 5 Days
Venue: Monrovia, Liberia
Background
This is the second run of the Regional Course on Effective report writing Skills and Presentation Techniques using AI Tools, offered to serve the strong demand from WAIFEM member institutions. The programme covers the same advanced content on AI-enhanced official writing and presentation for public sector professionals.
Objectives of the Course
To enhance participants’ report writing and presentation skills, integrating AI-powered tools to improve the quality, clarity, and persuasive power of official documents and executive presentations.
Main Themes
- Principles of effective official report writing: structure, clarity, and tone
- Policy briefs and executive summaries: writing for decision-makers
- Using AI writing assistants: grammar, style, and content enhancement
- Data visualization in reports: charts, tables, and infographics
- Presentation design principles and storytelling with data
- AI-enhanced presentation tools: PowerPoint Copilot and other platforms
Who May Attend
Mid to senior-level officials from Central Banks, Ministry of Finance, and regulatory agencies who prepare official reports, policy documents, and executive presentations.
Delivery Modalities
Practical workshops with writing exercises, AI tool demonstrations, group critiques, and individual report writing and presentation assignments.
GIDD 06-R: Regional Course on Human Resource Analytics and Modelling for Effective Decision-making using New Power BI (Advanced Level).
Date: August 3 – 7, 2026
Duration: 5 Days
Venue: Lagos, Nigeria
Background
HR analytics has emerged as a powerful tool for evidence-based human resource management, enabling organizations to leverage workforce data for strategic planning, talent management, and performance optimization. Advanced Power BI capabilities allow HR sophisticated dashboards and predictive models for workforce analytics.
Objectives of the Course
To equip HR professionals and organizational managers with advanced HR analytics and modelling skills using Power Bi for data-driven workforce decision-making and strategic HR planning
Main Themes
- Advanced Power BI: DAX formulas, data modelling, and complex visualizations
- HR metrics design: turnover, engagement, productivity, and diversity indices
- Predictive HR analytics: forecasting attrition and workforce planning
- Compensation and benefits analysis using data models
- Building executive HR dashboards for decision support
Who May Attend
HR managers, organizational development officers, and senior officials from Central Banks, Ministries of Finance, and regulatory agencies responsible for HR strategy and workforce management.
Delivery Modalities
Intensive computer-based practical sessions using Power BI, combined with lectures, group project work, and individual dashboard development assignments.
GIDD O7 – R: Workshop on Women in Leadership: Understanding Gender Dynamics in the Workplace.
Date: September 7 – 11, 2026
Duration: 5 Days
Venue: Freetown, Sierra Leone
GIDD 08 – R: Regional Course on Communication Skills and Team Building for Effective Organizational Development.
Date: September 21 – 25, 2025
Duration: 5 Days
Venue: Blended
GIDD 09 – R: Workshop on Enhancing Project Management using AI Monitoring and Evaluation Toolkits
Date: October 5 – 9, 2026