West Africa Islamic Finance Forum
WAIFF convenes regulators, financial institutions, scholars and investors from across the region to advance Shariah-compliant finance, unlock sukuk markets and expand access to ethical capital for West Africa's growth.
Shaping the future of ethical finance in West Africa
Islamic finance assets in West Africa have grown rapidly, yet the region still represents a fraction of the global Islamic finance industry. WAIFF exists to close that gap — connecting regulators, central banks, Islamic banks, takaful operators, fintechs and institutional investors to build the policy, capital markets and talent pipeline the sector needs.
About us- 1,200+
- Delegates
- 18
- Countries
- 60+
- Speakers
- 30+
- Sessions
Boost the region with our priorities
Policy & Regulation
Harmonising regulatory frameworks for Islamic banking and sukuk across ECOWAS and UEMOA.
Capital Markets
Unlocking sovereign and corporate sukuk issuance to finance infrastructure and SMEs.
Financial Inclusion
Expanding access to Shariah-compliant products for underserved households and businesses.
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