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Integrated Framework for Electrification: An approach to universal electrification that can deliver on its promise.

4 – Week Online Course This course explores the technical, regulatory, and financial approaches necessary to advance sub-Saharan Africa’s electrification. Achieving a sustainable energy model in Africa that integrates universal access, climate change mitigation, and decentralized energy resources amidst industrialisation requires new policies, regulations, technologies, and skills. Sound regulation is Read more…

By Zita Ohikere, ago

ASR is Hiring a Director

The African School of Regulation (ASR), hosted by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as Director. This role offers an opportunity to lead ASR’s mission of strengthening energy regulation across Africa. Position: Director, ASR Key Responsibilities The Director will provide strategic leadership Read more…

By Zita Ohikere, ago

Announcement

Prof. Ignacio Pérez Arriaga to take over as Interim Director of the African School of Regulation as of 1 January 2025 After its meeting on 4 December 2024, the Managing Board of the African School of Regulation (ASR) decided that Dr Frederick Nyang would cease as Director of the ASR Read more…

By Zita Ohikere, ago

ASR Participates in AFREC Workshop on Cross-Border Strategic Cooperation and African Energy Transition Strategy

The African School of Regulation (ASR) participated in a workshop organized by the African Energy Commission (AFREC) on Stakeholder Engagement on Cross-Border Strategic Cooperation and the African Energy Transition Strategy held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from December 10–13, 2024. On the first day, ASR facilitated a consultative session focused on Read more…

By Zita Ohikere, ago

The ASR and key stakeholders discuss on a sustainable and scalable mini-grid business model in Africa

From 10 to 12 September, the African School of Regulation (ASR), in collaboration with the Mini-Grid Partnership (MGP) and its secretariat hosted by Sustainable Energy for ALL (SEforALL), the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Makerere University, organised a three-day policy dialogue in Kampala to discuss sustainable and scalable Read more…

By Zita Ohikere, ago

The ASR and Makerere University sign a Memorandum of Understanding to develop joint activities in the field of energy policies and regulation

On 12 September 2024, at the Makerere University campus in Kampala, ASR and Makerere University (Mak) decided to collaborate in developing joint activities in the field of energy regulation in Africa. During the policy dialogue on sustainable and scalable mini-grid business model held at Makerere University from 10 to 12 Read more…

By Zita Ohikere, ago