At the major event in Paris in 2024, Sylvie Olela Odimba was elected President of the French-speaking Energy Regulators Network (RegulaE.fr). This appointment is not only a recognition of her skills and expertise in the field of energy regulation, but also a demonstration of her commitment to the advancement of the French-speaking community.
Sylvie Olela Odimba succeeds Abdellatif Bardach, bringing her personal touch to the presidency of RegulaE.fr. Her acceptance speech reflects her commitment to the network’s mission, emphasizing the importance of ensuring equitable access to energy for all, while ensuring that it is clean, affordable and sustainable.
As President, Sylvie Olela Odimba highlights the fundamental role of regulators in the economic development of the network’s member countries. She also highlights the diversity of contexts in which these regulators operate, but insists on the importance of collaboration and the exchange of experiences to meet common challenges.
With her experience in public procurement and international partnership management, Sylvie Olela Odimba brings valuable expertise to the presidency of RegulaE.fr. Her training in law and her experience as Vice-President of the Energy Regulators Association of East Africa (EREA) demonstrate her ability to navigate a complex and constantly changing environment.
The Annual General Meeting of RegulaE.fr was an opportunity for the members of the network to meet, exchange and strengthen their ties. The discussions focused on the challenges and prospects of energy regulation in the French-speaking world, highlighting the major issues facing regulators.
Organized by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), this event brought together high-level participants from RegulaE.fr member regulators, as well as representatives of key players in the French energy sector and the European Commission. This diversity of participants reflects the importance of the network in the French-speaking energy regulation landscape.
In conclusion, the election of Sylvie Olela Odimba as President of RegulaE.fr marks the beginning of a new era for the network. Her enlightened leadership, strategic vision and commitment to the values of collaboration and exchange will be valuable assets to advance the network’s mission and successfully meet future challenges.