The Centre of Excellence in Public Utility Regulation is pleased to announce the successful completion of this year’s training program on “Concepts, Issues, and Architecture of Regional Electricity Markets (REMS) – The Case of the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Market.”
This intensive program brought together industry players, professionals, regulators, and stakeholders from across the energy sector to share and deepen their understanding of the dynamics shaping regional electricity markets in the ECOWAS sub-region.
Training Highlights:
- In-depth Learning: Participants explored the core concepts, regulatory issues, and market design principles driving regional electricity markets.
- Market Architecture: Practical sessions examined the structure and functioning of the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Market, with case studies and lessons drawn from real-world experiences.
- Collaborative Exchange: The program created a platform for dialogue, enabling knowledge-sharing and peer learning among energy sector actors from across the region.
- Expert Facilitation: Delivered by seasoned industry experts, the training provided rich insights into global and regional best practices.
- Industry Exposure: As part of the program, participants visited the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) to gain firsthand insights into the role of capital markets in the energy sector, including how listed energy firms operate and contribute to market development.
Impact and Objectives Achieved:
- Equipped participants with enhanced capacity to engage with and contribute to the evolving ECOWAS Regional Electricity Market.
- Strengthened regional collaboration and understanding among regulators, operators, and policymakers.
- Promoted the adoption of sound regulatory and operational practices for greater efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of regional electricity markets.
- Connected participants to practical industry perspectives through the GSE experience.
We commend all participants for their dedication and commitment, and extend our appreciation to the facilitators and partners who made this year’s program a success.
The Centre of Excellence remains committed to advancing capacity building and knowledge in public utility regulation and will continue to provide platforms that shape the future of energy and utility services in the region.
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