{"id":400,"date":"2026-07-07T12:23:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T12:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/139.84.241.235\/asrlive\/?post_type=our_event&#038;p=400"},"modified":"2026-07-15T08:09:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:09:21","slug":"fit-for-purpose-regulation","status":"publish","type":"our_event","link":"http:\/\/139.84.241.235\/asrlive\/our_event\/fit-for-purpose-regulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Fit-for-Purpose Regulation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Utility regulation has evolved dramatically over the past five decades from prescriptive, compliance-driven frameworks to dynamic, performance-oriented models shaped by liberalization and market reforms. Today, African regulators face a new challenge: designing frameworks that are <strong>fit for purpose<\/strong>, tailored to the realities of diverse sectors, jurisdictions, and developmental stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This webinar will unpack what \u201cFit-for-Purpose Regulation\u201d means in practice and why it matters for Africa\u2019s utility sectors. It will explore how regulatory frameworks can balance rigor with flexibility, foster innovation, and respond to emerging trends such as decentralization, digitalization, and regional integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Attend?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the principles and applications of Fit-for-purpose regulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn practical approaches for tailoring frameworks to national and regional contexts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain insights into institutional strengthening and stakeholder engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore lessons and emerging practices from African regulatory institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Agenda:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>13:00 \u2013 13:05<\/strong> | Welcome &amp; Opening Remarks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>13:05 \u2013 14:20<\/strong> | Interactive Discussion on Fit-for-Purpose Regulation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>14:20 \u2013 14:30<\/strong> | Closing Reflections<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>REGISTER Utility regulation has evolved dramatically over the past five decades from prescriptive, compliance-driven frameworks to dynamic, performance-oriented models shaped by liberalization and market reforms. 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