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Data Systems and Technology for Utility Regulators in Africa

July 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Overview

Data is becoming a critical asset for effective utility regulation. From digital metering and automated reporting to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, regulators are increasingly required to leverage technology to improve oversight, enhance decision-making, and strengthen service delivery.

Join the African School of Regulation (ASR) and the African Forum for Utility Regulators (AFUR) for a continental webinar exploring how data systems and emerging technologies can support more transparent, efficient, and evidence-based regulation across Africa.

What You Will Learn

  • Best practices for data acquisition and management
  • How regulators can use data analytics to improve decision-making
  • Emerging technologies shaping regulatory practice, including AI, IoT, and blockchain
  • Approaches to data governance, cybersecurity, and privacy protection
  • Opportunities for collaboration and harmonization among African regulators

Who Should Attend?

  • Utility regulators
  • Policymakers and government officials
  • Technical staff in regulatory institutions
  • Utility professionals
  • Development partners and sector stakeholders
  • Researchers and practitioners interested in digital regulation

Key Discussion Areas

  • Data Acquisition Systems
  • Data Use and Analytics
  • Data Storage and Governance
  • Technology Applications in Regulation
  • Institutional and Regional Collaboration

Agenda

Time (GMT)Session
13:00 – 13:05Opening Remarks
13:05 – 13:15Setting the Scene: Data-Driven Regulation in Africa
13:15 – 13:45Expert Panel Discussion
13:45 – 14:05Audience Q&A and Interactive Discussion
14:05 – 14:15Closing Remarks