In a recent gathering in Libreville, Gabon, experts from the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) convened to discuss the implementation of a regional energy information system (SIE). The meeting, which took place on September 23, 2026, aimed to formulate recommendations for the upcoming ministerial meeting scheduled for September 25, 2026. The experts reviewed and validated a draft regulation for the creation of a community SIE, which outlines the modalities for collecting, processing, disseminating, and archiving energy data at the regional level.
The experts' discussions focused on presenting national diagnostics of SIEs and examining the draft regulation for the community SIE. They also validated a roadmap, paving the way for the development of technical recommendations. The recommendations aim to guide the implementation of SIEs in the CEMAC region. The meeting was attended by representatives from CEMAC member states, who will transmit the recommendations to their respective ministers responsible for energy.
To ensure the effective functioning of national SIE cells, the experts recommended that member states allocate a specific, regular, and sustainable budget. They also suggested that national systems be equipped with permanent and qualified personnel capable of mobilizing the necessary funding for the implementation of five-year action plans. Furthermore, the experts emphasized the need to strengthen the legal and institutional framework for SIEs.
For the CEMAC region, the experts suggested strengthening the capacities of focal points, ensuring continuous training, and establishing a rotational system for hosting future workshops dedicated to the community SIE. These recommendations are expected to be transmitted to ministers responsible for energy, who will review and adopt the proposed roadmap during the upcoming ministerial meeting.
The ministerial meeting, scheduled to take place at the Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Palace, will bring together ministers responsible for energy from CEMAC member states. During the meeting, ministers will review the recommendations formulated by experts and adopt a roadmap for the development of SIEs in the region. The roadmap aims to structure the development of SIEs and ensure a coordinated approach to energy data management in the CEMAC region.
The implementation of a regional energy information system is expected to enhance the management of energy data in the CEMAC region. The system will provide a framework for collecting, processing, and disseminating energy data, enabling more informed decision-making and policy development. The experts' recommendations and the proposed roadmap are critical steps towards achieving this goal.
The Agence Gabonaise de Presse (AGP) reported that the meeting was productive, with experts engaging in constructive discussions to advance the implementation of SIEs in the CEMAC region. The recommendations and roadmap developed during the meeting will be crucial in shaping the future of energy data management in the region.
Key points
- Experts recommend allocating a specific budget for national SIE cells to ensure their effective functioning.
- The implementation of a regional energy information system aims to enhance energy data management in the CEMAC region.
- Ministers will review and adopt the proposed roadmap for SIE development during the upcoming ministerial meeting.
