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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…
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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…
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New Report
Financing Clean Energy in Africa by IEA
Explore the IEA’s latest report, produced in collaboration with the African Development Bank Group. This report outlines innovative solutions for African countries to unleash the spending needed to achieve the continent’s energy and climate goals. Key Takeaways: 1. Africa, with one-fifth of the world’s population, receives only 3% of global Read more…
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Press Release
African School of Regulation Launches during African Climate Summit
NAIROBI, KENYA | 5 September 2023 The African School of Regulation (ASR) officially launched today during the Africa Climate Summit 2023, which is co-hosted by the Republic of Kenya and the African Union. The ASR, which will now be incubated by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), with headquarters in Read more…
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ASR launch at African Climate Summit 2023
The African School of Regulation (ASR) marked its official launch on September 5, 2023, during the Africa Climate Summit 2023. Hosted on the sidelines of this prestigious event, the ASR’s launch was a momentous occasion, bringing together key figures from African politics and the energy sector. Co-hosted by the African Read more…
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On August 4th, 2023, the ASR Talk on “Powering Progress: The Role of Regulation in Fast-Tracking Electricity Access” took center stage. During this dynamic session, we immersed ourselves in the regulatory frameworks of Uganda, which have significantly expedited electricity access. Our distinguished Guest Speaker, ENG. Ziria Tibalwa Waako added valuable Read more…
