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African School of Regulation

CURRENT INITIATIVE

Overview

The African School of Regulation (ASR) was established to help expand a skilled group of regulators dedicated to advancing Africa’s transition to a sustainable energy model. ASR aims to enhance the quality of energy regulation and policy across the continent as a center of excellence for independent dialogue and knowledge exchange.

Incubated by the African Capacity Building Foundation in Accra, Ghana, the ASR was officially launched in September 2023 during the Africa Climate Summit. The school is endorsed and supported by The Rockefeller Foundation and others.

Why it Matters

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    renewable energy jobs existed globally in 2022, but only 320 thousand were located in the African continent

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    of energy degrees offered in Africa focus on renewables – there is a mismatch between energy education and the needs of the energy transition

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    the continent's current energy needs could be generated through solar alone but requires a favorable regulatory environment, among other factors

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