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New Position Paper: Guidelines Released to Support Fair Transmission Pricing for Regional Power Trade in Africa

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…

By Zita Ohikere, 3 weeksJuly 1, 2025 ago

Renforcer les mécanismes de protection des consommateurs d’électricité dans un paysage énergétique en évolution. Partage d’expérience

Le secteur de l’électricité est en pleine mutation, influencé par des facteurs technologiques, politiques et économiques. La protection des consommateurs d’électricité nécessite une action coordonnée des parties prenantes, avec un rôle clé des régulateurs nationaux. Ce webinaire vise à partager des idées et des bonnes pratiques pour renforcer cette protection.

By Zita Ohikere, 3 weeksJune 26, 2025 ago

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ASR Board Holds Annual In-Person Meeting in Ghana

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…

By Zita Ohikere, 2 monthsMay 28, 2025 ago

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ASR Partners with Enel Foundation for Open Africa Power 2025

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…

By Zita Ohikere, 2 monthsMay 10, 2025 ago

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ASR Joins the 8th Mini Grid Action Learning Event in Lusaka

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…

By Zita Ohikere, 4 monthsMarch 28, 2025 ago

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ASR at the Eastern Africa Power Pool Regional Trade Conference

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.

By Zita Ohikere, 6 monthsJanuary 27, 2025 ago

ASR Talk: Global Pathways to Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Financing Adaptation in Namibia and Beyond

About the event This ASR Talk on financing climate adaptation in Africa featured Tuwilika Nailoke Shaimemanya, Associate Programme Management Officer for Partnerships at the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat), and was moderated by Carol Ofafa, Research Associate at the African School of Regulation. The discussion explored how Namibia’s experiences Read more…

By Zita Ohikere, 6 monthsJanuary 10, 2025 ago

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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, 7 monthsDecember 16, 2024 ago

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ASR Secures Additional Support from The Rockefeller Foundation to Advance Energy Regulation Excellence

We are thrilled to announce that ASR has received significant recognition and continued support from The Rockefeller Foundation, which has committed an additional $3 million to help establish the African School of Regulation (ASR) as a leading hub for energy regulation and policy across Africa. This follows the initial $1 Read more…

By Zita Ohikere, 8 monthsNovember 15, 2024 ago