Upcoming Events

Our Executive Director, Joel Abraham will be representing APRC in the upcoming DCED webinar on “Competition Policy for a Green Transition”.🌿

This timely discussion explores how competition policy and business environment reform can work together to advance sustainable economic transformation across developing and emerging economies.

Mr. Abraham will be sharing regional insights from APRC’s work on regulatory governance and policy alignment for a resilient and green Pacific future. 🌏

Join the session and be part of this important conversation:
https://lnkd.in/eujKxR-U

✍ Competition Policy for a Green Transition
📆 Tuesday 18 November
🕑 20:00 Fiji; 18:00 AEST; 17:00 Tokyo; 16:00 Malaysia/AWST; 9:00 CET
➡️ More information: https://lnkd.in/eAqf66-H

Our Executive Director, Joel Abraham, will be representing APRC at the Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants & Asia Pacific Applied Economics Association Inaugural International Conference which will be held on 7 November 2025.

In his address, he will highlight:

• The role that effective regulation and governance will play in enabling access to climate finance

• The importance of reframing resilience and aligning efforts with the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent

• Practical pathways that will move forward through collaboration, accountability, and evidence-based policy

AFRICAN TOOLS FOR MINI-GRIDS: LESSONS FOR THE PACIFIC

The Asia Pacific Regulatory Centre (APRC) is proud to host an inaugural session in our Regional Energy Regulation and Just Transition Series.

📅 Date: Thursday, 3rd July 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Fiji Time)

This webinar will spotlight practical regulatory tools developed by the African Forum for Utility Regulators (AFUR) to support decentralized mini-grid systems. With many Pacific Island Countries striving toward renewable energy targets, this session aims to explore how Africa’s experience can guide Pacific regulators in adapting, localizing, and implementing effective regulatory solutions.

🎙️ Guest Speakers:
🔹 Sam Bunnya – Projects Coordinator, AFUR
🔹 Joel Abraham – Executive Director, APRC

🔍 Key Highlights:
✅ Learn about the AFUR Enhanced Mini-grid Tariff Tool and Model Regulations
✅ Discover key lessons from African deployment
✅ Explore pathways for adaptation in the Pacific
✅ Foster South–South partnerships between regulators
✅ Identify next steps for regional implementation

📩 Want to join?
Email us at info@aprcentre.org to register and receive access details.

Let’s connect, learn, and build resilient energy futures together.