Overview
Data had become a critical asset for effective utility regulation. From digital metering and automated reporting to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, regulators were increasingly required to leverage technology to improve oversight, enhance decision-making, and strengthen service delivery.
The African School of Regulation (ASR), in collaboration with the African Forum for Utility Regulators (AFUR), hosted a continental webinar that explored how data systems and emerging technologies could support more transparent, efficient, and evidence-based regulation across Africa.
Objectives
- 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
Target Audience
- 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
Webinar Recording