South Asia Forum For Infrastructure Regulation

The South Asia Forum for Infrastructure Regulation (SAFIR) was established in May 1999 with the support of World Bank. SAFIR aims to provide high quality capacity building and training on infrastructure regulation & related topics, in South Asia and to stimulate research on the subject by building a network of regional and international institutions & individuals that are active in the field.It also aims at facilitating effective and efficient regulation of Utility and infrastructure industries,initiate beneficial exchange of knowledge and expertise,and set the trend of rapid implementation of global best practices.

SAFIR Objectives

SAFIR aims to

Provide a platform for experience sharing amongst the regulators of the region
Build regulatory decision-making and response capacity in South Asia
Facilitate the regulatory process
Conduct training programmes to serve regulatory agencies and other stakeholders
Spur research on regulatory issues
Provide a databank of information relating to regulatory reform processes and experiences

SAFIR - CERC

ICER

SAFIR is one of the founding member of ICER. The International Confederation of Energy Regulators (ICER) is a voluntary framework for cooperation between energy regulators from around the globe. Its aim is to improve public and policy-maker awareness and understanding of energy regulation and its role in addressing a wide spectrum of socio-economic, environmental and market issues.

By establishing this voluntary confederation, with regular and structured contacts and cooperation between regulators, ICER envisages to exchange information and best practices in the regulation field and to contribute to the evolution towards a sustainable planet.