Accra, Ghana | 4 September 2025 From 2 to 4 September 2025, the African School of Regulation (ASR), led by its Director/CEO, Dr Abdulkadir Shettima, participated in the Seventh Meeting of the ISA Regional Committee for Africa. This annual high-level governance forum, convened by the International Solar Alliance (ISA), brings Read more…
Accra, Ghana – September 4, 2025 The African School of Regulation (ASR) Board, together with external advisors and the School’s new Director, Dr. Abdulkadir Shettima, convened in Accra this week for its Board Meeting. The session focused on setting the school’s goals and strategy under its new leadership, reaffirming ASR’s Read more…
On 3 September 2025, ASR contributed to AFREC’s webinar on enhancing skills and institutional capacity in the African energy ecosystem. Dr. Charly Gatete, a senior applied researcher at the ASR, presented an excerpt from the recently completed project with the AFREC ‘’Framework for Cross-Border Strategic Cooperation in Skills Sharing in Read more…
The African School of Regulation (ASR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Abdulkadir Shettima as its new Director. Dr. Shettima brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in energy regulation and policy development, positioning ASR to further its mission of fostering sound regulatory approaches to Read more…
A new report titled “Guidelines on Transmission Pricing and Cost Allocation for Regional Power Trade” has been released, offering a much-needed framework to guide the equitable and efficient pricing of cross-border electricity transmission in Africa. Developed through a collaborative process involving regional stakeholders, the guidelines aim to address longstanding challenges Read more…
The African School of Regulation (ASR) was honored to host its annual in-person Board Meeting in Accra, Ghana. The meeting brought together members of the board for a strategic planning session that will shape the school’s direction in the coming year. This gathering provided an opportunity for rich dialogue on Read more…
The African School of Regulation (ASR) is proud to partner with the Enel Foundation for the Open Africa Power 2025 program, a prestigious initiative to empower a new generation of energy leaders across the continent. Now in its 7th edition, Open Africa Power offers a unique opportunity for African students, Read more…
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…
The African School of Regulation (ASR) is participating in the 8th Mini Grid Action Learning Event, taking place from April 1-3, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia. Organized by ESMAP, The World Bank, and the Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA), this event brings together key stakeholders to explore sustainable and scalable mini-grid Read more…
The African School of Regulation (ASR) was represented by Prof. Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga, Interim Director of ASR and former advisor to the School, at the EAPP Regional Trade Conference.