On behalf of Prof. Anton Eberhard of the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business, you are cordially invited to attend a comprehensive course on:

Managing power sector reform and regulation in Africa

This 5-day course explores international regulatory regimes and best practice in managing them, and is aimed at managers and professionals in government, regulatory authorities, utilities, civil society and the private sector working in the electricity or water sectors.

DATES: 7 to 11 October 2013
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5 September 2013
VENUE: University of Cape Town, Graduate School of Business
TUITION FEES: R18 500

Click here to register online

The course is offered by the Management Programme in Infrastructure Reform and Regulation (MIR) at the UCT Graduate School of Business.  MIR is a leading centre of excellence and expertise in Africa and emerging economies. The course is run in association with the African Forum of Utility Regulators and the Regional Electricity Regulators Association of Southern Africa.

BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION

Leaders, managers and professionals in infrastructure sectors and utilities around the world are facing new and complex challenges. State-owned, vertically integrated, monopoly industries are being restructured to improve performance, and private sector participation is frequently on the agenda, including the introduction of Independent Power Producers. New regulatory regimes are being put in place, and reformed utilities need to deliver expanded and affordable services for the poor, while underpinning and supporting economic growth. This programme, focussed on Africa's needs, exposes participants to the frontiers of international experience, and to best practice in managing these changes and the new regulatory environment effectively. A number of case studies from Africa are presented. Participants will also be given a thorough grounding in the fundamentals and practice of economic regulation of utilities. 

DELEGATE PROFILE

Board members, managers and senior professionals in utilities, government, regulatory authorities, civil society and the private sector working in the electricity, water and other utility sectors.

PROGRAMME BENEFITS

The programme will:

• Equip delegates to manage far-reaching restructuring and change in the electricity, water and other utility sectors
• Provide a detailed understanding of regulatory frameworks and instruments to achieve desired economic, social and environmental goals within the context of restructuring the electricity, water and other utility sectors
• Facilitate the development of a peer network in Africa for ongoing knowledge exchange 

ABOUT MIR

Based at the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business, the Management Programme in Infrastructure Reform and Regulation (MIR) aims at enhancing understanding and building capacity in infrastructure investment reform and regulation, in support of sustainable development.

MIR's main focus at present is in the electricity and water sectors, but growth is expected in gas, transport and potentially in telecommunications (for example the new partnership with Research ICT Africa). MIR works on three fronts, providing: executive and professional short courses; research related to the frontiers of infrastructure reform and regulation in Africa; and professional support and policy advocacy.

FURTHER INFORMATION, REGISTRATION AND CONTACT DETAILS

Click here for online information on the 5-day course
Click here to request further information
Click here to apply to attend online   

For further information, please contact the Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town:

Ann Wium, Tel: +27 21 406-1314, Email: annwium@gsb.uct.ac.za or
Prof. Anton Eberhard, Tel: +27 21 406-1361