Title: Sylvie Olela Odimba: first vice-president of the Network of French-speaking energy regulators
Introduction :
Sylvie Olela Odimba, Congolese jurist and president of the Board of Directors of the Electricity Sector Regulatory Authority of the Democratic Republic of Congo (ARE), has just been appointed first vice-president of the Network of French-speaking regulators of the energy (RegulaE.Fr). This appointment was announced during the RegulaE.Fr General Assembly held in Rabat, Morocco, bringing together more than 170 representatives from 32 member regulators. Sylvie Olela Odimba succeeds Abdellatif Bardach, president of the Moroccan National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE), and will take over as president of RegulaE.Fr in 2024.
Experience and professional background:
Sylvie Olela Odimba is a seasoned professional, specializing in public procurement and management of international partnerships. With 14 years of professional experience, she has worked notably at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), at the NGO Sanru (Primary Health Care in Rural Areas) and at the international organization Cordaid. She also holds the position of public procurement officer in the Support Unit for the national authorizing officer of the European Development Funds.
Engagement in networks:
In addition to her responsibilities within the ARE and RegulaE.Fr, Sylvie Olela Odimba is vice-president of the “Inspiration” movement, where she is involved in mentoring activities with young girls and women. She is also the Vice President of the General Assembly of the East African Energy Regulators Association (EREA) for the period 2023-2024. Her involvement in these different networks demonstrates her commitment to the development of the energy sector in Africa and the empowerment of women.
RegulaE.Fr: an important French-speaking network:
The Network of French-speaking Energy Regulators (RegulaE.Fr) is an organization that brings together energy sector regulators from French-speaking countries. Made up of a General Assembly, a Coordination Committee, a Communication Committee and a permanent Secretariat based in Paris, RegulaE.Fr aims to encourage the sharing of experiences, exchanges between regulators and the promotion of good practices in energy regulation. The appointment of Sylvie Olela Odimba as first vice-president underlines the importance of the DRC in the French-speaking energy landscape.
Conclusion :
The appointment of Sylvie Olela Odimba as first vice-president of the Network of French-speaking energy regulators (RegulaE.Fr) demonstrates her competence and recognition in the field of energy regulation. Her professional career and her commitment to different networks illustrate her desire to contribute to the development of the energy sector in Africa and to defend the empowerment of women. His future presidency of RegulaE.Fr in 2024 promises significant progress and initiatives for the French-speaking energy sector.