The African School of Regulation (ASR) was pleased to support a high-level workshop organized by the World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Nairobi, focused on regulatory strategies to unlock private sector participation in electricity transmission infrastructure.

The event was facilitated by ASR Interim Director, Prof. Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga, and ASR Research Associate, Eng. Carol Ofafa, HSC, PE, MIEK, bringing ASR’s regulatory expertise to a vital conversation shaping Kenya’s energy future.

Participants included senior representatives from the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) and the Office of the Attorney General, among others. Discussions explored international best practices, legal and policy frameworks, and innovative approaches to risk mitigation and investor confidence.

This workshop marked a critical step in advancing Kenya’s efforts to modernize its grid and attract long-term investment in transmission systems.

Featured Presentations

1. Transmission Business Models with Private Investment

• Presenter: Prof. Ignacio Pérez-Arriaga, African School of Regulation
• Overview: Explores various models—IPTs, PPPs, merchant lines—suitable for Africa, focusing on investment incentives and regulatory challenges.
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2. Case of India – Transmission Evolution and Growth Drivers

• Presenter: Devesh Singh, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
• Overview: Covers India’s regulatory reforms, competitive bidding processes, and lessons in scaling private investment in transmission.
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3. IFC Lender’s Perspective – IPT Project Development & Financing

• Presenter: Devesh Singh, IFC
• Overview: Step-by-step look at project structuring, funding strategies, risk allocation, and lender expectations for IPTs.
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4. Private Investment in Electricity Transmission – The Case of Brazil and Latin America

• Presenter: Luiz Barroso, PSR
• Overview: Analysis of Brazil’s concession-based model and auction system, with comparisons to other Latin American markets.
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5. WB Guarantee Instruments – Risk Mitigation Strategies for Transmission PPPs

• Organizer: World Bank Group
• Overview: Outlines the role of World Bank and MIGA guarantees, including payment security mechanisms and credit enhancements.
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6. Asset Recycling for Transmission Infrastructure

• Presenter: Jukka Strand, World Bank
• Overview: Introduces Kenya’s transmission investment needs and explores asset recycling models to mobilize private capital.
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