News
Impressions from COP28: can the conference live up to the global expectations?
In this podcast episode, we had the privilege of engaging in a conversation with two distinguished guests: Professor Ignacio Perez-Arriaga, Interim-Director of the African School of Regulation, and Professor Simone Borghesi, Director of the Florence School of Regulation – Climate. Broadcasting live from Dubai, they generously shared their insights on Read more…
Energy transition and climate change
A Sustainable Energy Future for Africa Podcast: Are universal energy access and fighting climate change compatible goals?
Interview with Laura Cozzi and Carol Mungo Laura Cozzi, Director of Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks and Chief Energy Modeller at the International Energy Agency (IEA) shared her thoughts on whether universal energy access and fighting climate change are compatible goals. We also feature an emerging voice, Carol Mungo, former Research Read more…
Comment la politique sectorielle et la régulation peuvent-elles promouvoir l’investissement privé dans l’infrastructure de transport de l’énergie électrique en Afrique
Ce prochain webinaire identifiera et évaluera les causes sous-jacentes de blocage de l’investissement du secteur privé dans l’infrastructure de transport de l’énergie électrique à travers l’Afrique.
Power sector regulation
Power Sector Regulation in Africa
Course Objective The objective of this course on “Power Sector Regulation in Africa” is to provide a comprehensive overview and a sound understanding of the fundamentals of power sector regulation in the diverse contexts of African countries. The course goes far beyond “having an informed opinion” on regulatory issues. It Read more…
Knowledge base
A Sustainable Energy Future for Africa Podcast:
Is SDG 7 within reach?
Interview with Ifey Ikeonu and Victor Otieno In this episode of the ASR podcast, Ifey Ikeonu, an electricity policy consultant, former regulator in Nigeria and former chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional electricity regulator, joins Christine Juta for a thoughtful discussion on the achievability of Read more…
Navigating Africa’s Energy Gap: Climate Protection, Clean Energy, and Investment Strategies for Sustainable Development
About the Event Over 600 million people in Africa currently lack electricity, and more than 930 million people do not have access to clean cooking fuels. Therefore, Africa has the lowest rates of energy access globally. To make modern energy available to everyone in Africa, we need to invest $25 Read more…
Off-grid solar systems: Towards sustainable and scalable business models
About the Event The conference will focus on the specification of the fundamental regulatory conditions, business model designs, and financial approaches that are necessary for the off-grid solar industry to fully play its role in achieving universal electricity access. Participants – from off-grid solar companies, private investors, policy makers, regulatory Read more…
News
African School of Regulation (ASR) Gains Ground at AU Energy Ministerial Meeting
Zanzibar, Tanzania |12 September 2023- The African School of Regulation (ASR) achieved a significant breakthrough at the African Union (AU) 4th ordinary session of the Specialised Technical Committee on Transport, Interregional Infrastructure and Energy (STC-TTIIE). The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) called upon the AU to officially endorse Read more…