Rotterdam School of Business and Public Policy

Faculty of Good Governance & Public POLICY

Start Dates: 11th May/ 14th September 2026 –  Rotterdam

This course provides a global perspective on how energy markets are regulated across different regions. Participants will examine international approaches to market oversight, comparing liberalized and state-led models, and exploring the operation of regional power pools and cross-border electricity trade. The course highlights emerging trends such as decarbonization, decentralization, and digitalization, offering lessons from global best practices to inform national energy reforms.

Course Objectives

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

  • Examine international approaches to energy regulation.
  • Compare regulatory models and regional power pools.
  • Draw lessons from global best practices for local reforms.

Target Participants

Executives and managers from utilities (generation, transmission, and distribution).

Outline

  • Global Regulatory Frameworks and Trends
  • Comparative Approaches: Liberalized vs. State-Led
  • Regional Power Pools and Cross-Border Trade
  • Emerging Trends: Decarbonization, Decentralization, Digitalization
  • Lessons for National Reforms

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