Building Capacity. Strengthening Islamic Microfinance.

On 1st August 2026, the Institute of Islamic Economics & Finance (IIEF) had the privilege of hosting an Executive Training at NANA Hall for the dedicated team of Yonna Islamic Microfinance. The session focused on Operational Aspects of Islamic Microfinance, Pool Management, and Profit Distribution Mechanism, providing participants with practical insights into the effective implementation […]

Strengthening The Gambia’s Islamic Finance Ecosystem

Islamic finance in The Gambia continues to grow, and with that growth comes the need for greater awareness, knowledge and capacity across the country. At The Institute of Islamic Economics & Finance (IIEF), we are committed to playing our part in this journey. Recently, we had the opportunity to deliver an Islamic Microfinance training for[…..]

IIEF and SPREP Conduct Intensive Training on Shariah Governance and Audit in The Gambia

The Institute of Islamic Economics and Finance (IIEF), in collaboration with SPREP, successfully concluded a two-day intensive training on Shariah Governance and Shariah Audit for Salam Financial Services and GTUICCU. The training brought together Heads of Islamic Microfinance Institutions, Shariah Board Members, and Shariah Audit and Compliance Officers, all dedicated to strengthening the framework of[…..]

Executive Training for BSIC Islamic Banking Window designated staff.

The Institute of Islamic Economics & Finance (IIEF) conducted a two-day training for Sahel Saharan Investment Bank (BSIC) Gambia on: Operational Aspects of Islamic Banking Window (Deposit Mobilization, Accounting Treatment, Pool Management and Profit and Loss Distribution Mechanism). Participants were also exposed to Deposit Mobilization and Islamic Investment Products by IIEF’s Erudite Shari’ah Advisor, Mufti[…..]

Training on Pool Management and Profit & Loss Sharing Mechanism for Islamic Microfinance with YONNA

YONNA (one of the leading Islamic Microfinance Companies in The Gambia) had their senior staff extensively trained on Pool Management and Profit & Loss Sharing Mechanism for Islamic Microfinance by the competent staff of The Institute of Islamic Economics & Finance (IIEF). The extensive one-day training was held today (26/04/23) at their headquarters in Bakoteh,[…..]

Executive Training on Sukuk Issuance for AGIB

The Institute of Islamic Economics & Finance (IIEF) conducted a two-day executive training on Sukuk Issuance, Structuring, and Management for The Gambia’s only Islamic Bank (AGIBank). The training was held at AGIB headquarters in Banjul on 11th and 12th November, 2022.

Takaful Executive trained on Shari’ah Governance Framework and Operational Aspects

The Institute of Islamic Economics & Finance (IIEF), today (September 03rd, 2022), conducted an Executive Training for the leading Insurance Company in The Gambia (TAKAFUL Gambia Limited). The theme of the Executive Training was on Shari’ah Governance Framework and Operational Aspects of Takaful for Shari’ah Advisors and Practitioners of TAKAFUL Gambia Limited. The Training was[…..]

IIEF trains ICCU Executive

The Institute of Islamic Economics & Finance (IIEF), today (August 13th, 2022), conducted an Executive Training for The Islamic Cooperative Credit Union (ICCU) Shari’ah Advisors and Staff on Shari’ah Governance Framework and Islamic Product Development. The Training was held at The Gambia Teachers’ Union Cooperative Credit Union (GTUCCU) headquarters, Kanifing, The Gambia.

IIEF and SMD Policy Management Group signs MOU

The Institute of Islamic Economics & Finance (IIEF) and SMD Policy Management Group, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The two reputable Institutions will henceforth collaborate on areas relevant for national development.