Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy

Faculty of Good Governance & Public POLICY

Start Dates: 20th April/ 17th August 2026 –  Rotterdam

This course equips participants with practical knowledge of how electricity markets are structured, operated, and regulated. It focuses on the transition from traditional monopoly systems to competitive market environments, highlighting the roles of key stakeholders and governance mechanisms. Through real-world case studies from Europe, the USA, and Africa, participants will learn how to design and regulate markets that promote efficiency, reliability, and affordability in the power sector.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Understand electricity market structures and models.
  • Explore regulatory principles for competitive markets.
  • Analyze challenges of liberalization and efficiency.

Target Participants

Officials from electricity and energy regulatory agencies.

Outline

  • Electricity Markets: Structures and Stakeholders
  • Transitioning from Monopoly to Competition
  • Regulatory Frameworks and Governance
  • Balancing Reliability, Efficiency, and Affordability
  • Case studies: Europe, USA, Africa

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