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Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa
AbbreviationRAERESA
Formation2009
Legal statusNot for profit organisation
PurposeRAERESA harmonizes energy regulations, promotes sustainable energy, and fosters regional cooperation in Eastern and Southern Africa under COMESA.
Location
  • COMESA Centre, Ben Bell Road, Lusaka – ZAMBIA
Region served
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Membership14 full members and 5 associate members
Chief Executive Officer
Mohamedain Seif Elnasr
Main organ
The Plenary and Executive Committee
AffiliationsCOMESA, 21 member states
Websiteraeresa.org Edit this at Wikidata

The Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa (RAERESA) is a specialized agency of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa.[1] It was established to promote regional integration and investment in the energy sector by harmonizing regulatory frameworks among member states.[2] The organization operates under the legal framework of the COMESA Treaty, particularly Articles 106 to 109, which mandate cooperation in energy development and regulation.[1][3]

Foundation and mission

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RAERESA was officially launched on March 16, 2009, after the signing of its Constitution by seven founding national energy regulators: Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Rwanda, and Sudan. The organization was created to address regional disparities in energy regulation and encourage the development of a sustainable and competitive energy market in the region.[4]

Objectives and functions

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RAERESA’s primary objectives include:

Structure

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The governance structure of RAERESA consists of:

The Plenary: The highest decision-making body comprising representatives from member states.

The Executive Committee: Responsible for overseeing the implementation of strategic initiatives.

Portfolio Committees: Focused on specific areas such as legal harmonization and capacity building.

The Secretariat: Led by the Chief Executive Officer, it handles daily operations and coordination.[11]

Members and Governance

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As of 2022, RAERESA includes 14 full members and 5 associate members.[12] Full members are energy regulatory authorities from countries including Egypt, Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia, among others.[13] Associate members include Comoros, Eritrea, and Tunisia.[14]

Full Members of RAERESA

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Full Members of RAERESA
Country Regulatory Authority CEO/Director General Website
Burundi Authority of Regulation of Water and Energy Sectors (AREEN) Gabriel Hakizimana] areen.bi
Egypt Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency (EgyptERA) Mohamed Mousa Omran (Chairman) egyptera.org
Ethiopia Energy Regulatory Authority Motuma Mekassa ethioenergyauthority.gov.et
Kenya Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria epra.go.ke
Madagascar Electricity Regulation Office (ORE) Jean-Jacques Randrianasolo ore.mg
Malawi Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Collins Magalasi meramalawi.mw
Mauritius Utility Regulatory Authority (URA) Dhanraj Appalsawmy ura.mu
Rwanda Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) Rugigana Evariste rura.rw
Seychelles Seychelles Energy Commission (SEC) Tony Imaduwa sec.sc
Sudan Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) Mohamed Hassan era.gov.sd
Uganda Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) Ziria Tibalwa Waako era.go.ug
Zambia Energy Regulation Board (ERB) Elijah Sichone erb.org.zm</
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) Eddington Mazambani zera.co.zw
Democratic Republic of Congo Regulatory Authority of Electricity Sector (ARE) Ngalula Mubenga are.gouv.cd

Associate Members of RAERESA

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Associate Members of RAERESA
Country Ministry Website
Djibouti Ministry of Energy in charge of Natural Resources energie.dj
Eritrea Ministry of Energy and Mines shabait.com
Somalia Ministry of Energy and Water Resources moewr.gov.so
Tunisia Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines industrie.gov.tn

Activities

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RAERESA undertakes various initiatives to strengthen regional energy cooperation. Its key activities include:

  • Providing technical support and training for member states.
  • Advocating for environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
  • Promoting the use of renewable energy technologies.
  • Implementing the Enhancement of a Sustainable Regional Energy Market in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESREM) project under the European Development Fund.[1]

International Cooperation

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RAERESA collaborates with international organizations such as the International Confederation of Energy Regulators (ICER) and to share best practices and improve energy regulation globally.[15][16] In 2022, a delegation of 13 officials from the organization visited the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), to learn about development of power in Norway, and Norway's energy law.[17]

Funding

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The association receives financial support from development partners, including the African Development Bank.[18] In 2022, the AfDB provided a $1.5 million grant to enhance the harmonization of electricity regulations and facilitate cross-border power trading within the COMESA region.[19][20]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa (RAERESA) – Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)". Retrieved 2025-01-22.
  2. ^ "Energy Experts discuss enhancement of Sustainable Energy Market in Eastern Africa-Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Regions". www.eac.int. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  3. ^ "Electricité : l'ARE adhère à la RAERESA – Autorité de Régulation du secteur de l'Electricité" (in French). Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  4. ^ "WELCOME TO RAERESA". 2009.
  5. ^ Kazunga, Oliver (2020). "Comesa works on framework for regulatory oversights". The Chronicle (Zimbabwe). Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  6. ^ Tabaro, Jean de la Croix (2024-07-31). "Regional Energy Regulators Meet To Harmonize Cross-border Power Trade". KT PRESS. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  7. ^ "High energy infrastructure cost impedes manufacturing sector growth". The Herald (Zimbabwe). 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  8. ^ Elabbas, Mohammed A. E. (2024). Regional Power Trade in Africa: The Different Institutional and Regulatory Models of African Power Pools, in Energy Regulation in Africa: Dynamics, Challenges, and Opportunities. Springer. pp. 283–298. ISBN 9783031526770. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  9. ^ "Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa (RAERESA) – Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)". Retrieved 2025-01-22.
  10. ^ "Energy Experts discuss enhancement of Sustainable Energy Market in Eastern Africa-Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Regions". East African Community (EAC). 3 August 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Legal framework of RAERESA".
  12. ^ projects, Webdev-Fintech web (2018-07-16). "Comesa plans to set up regional energy regulator". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  13. ^ "RAERESA – Icer World". icer-regulators.net. Archived from the original on 2024-08-11. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  14. ^ [chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://raeresa.comesa.int/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Final-Report-Harmonization-EN.pdf "Harmonization of Legal and Regulatory Frameworks of the Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa (RAERESA)"] (PDF). Raeresa Report.
  15. ^ "Projects".
  16. ^ "RAERESA | CEER". Retrieved 2025-01-22.
  17. ^ "Visit from energy regulator associations for eastern and southern Africa to NVE". Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE). 6 April 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  18. ^ Times, Burundi (2022-02-05). "RAERESA gets $1.5m for harmonization of Electricity Regulations and improving Cross Border Power Trade - Burundi Times". Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  19. ^ "African Development Fund extends $2.5 million in grants to support the regulatory environment in SADC and COMESA electricity markets". African Development Fund. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
  20. ^ Olufemi, Terry (10 August 2021). "AfDB extends N$36m grants for electricity regulation". The Namibian. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
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