ERERA–AfDB Technical Validation Meeting Successfully Reviews and Validates Project Components’ Reports at Banjul, The Gambia.
June 8-11, 2026
Accra, Ghana – The ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA), with the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB), successfully convened the Technical Validation Meeting of the Study Reports and main deliverables of All Project Components for Regional Harmonization of Regulatory Frameworks and Tools for Improved Electricity Regulation in ECOWAS (RHFTIERE), marking a critical milestone in the implementation of the project aimed at strengthening the Regional Electricity Market (REM) and advancing regional electricity integration across ECOWAS Member States.
The meeting brought together consultants, members of the Technical Committee, ERERA’s experts, and key stakeholders to undertake a comprehensive review and validation of the project’s four components’ deliverables. The objective was to ensure the technical quality, relevance, and alignment of project outputs with regional energy market development priorities and international best practices.
A major highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the final reports for Components 1 to 4 by the respective consultants. Each consultant provided detailed insights into the methodologies adopted, key findings, recommendations, and expected impacts of their assigned component.
Following the presentations, designated members of the Technical Committee conducted detailed reviews of each component report. Their assessments focused on the technical soundness, coherence, practical applicability, and contribution of the proposed recommendations toward strengthening the governance, regulatory, institutional, and operational frameworks of the Regional Electricity Market.
To facilitate in-depth analysis and stakeholder engagement, participants were divided into dedicated technical review groups covering Components 1 and 2, Component 3, and Component 4. These technical groups engaged in extensive discussions on the consultants’ reports, examining findings, validating recommendations, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring consistency with regional market objectives.
During the plenary session, where each group’s conclusions and recommendations were presented, the discussions provided a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving, enabling experts and stakeholders to collectively refine project outputs and strengthen implementation strategies. Participants emphasized the importance of robust regulatory frameworks, effective institutional coordination, enhanced market governance, and sustainable mechanisms to support cross-border electricity trade within the ECOWAS region.
The meeting concluded with the successful validation of the reports and recommendations across all project components. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the implementation of the validated outputs and advancing initiatives that promote regional electricity market integration, energy security, market efficiency, and sustainable economic development.
ERERA expressed its appreciation to the African Development Bank, consultants, Technical Committee members, and all stakeholders for their active participation and valuable contributions. The successful completion of the validation exercise represents another important step toward the realization of a competitive, transparent, and sustainable Regional Electricity Market for West Africa.
