NEA

Overview

About NEA

The National Electricity Authority (NEA) is an quasi-autonomous institution, crafted under the tenets of the Electricity Act ratified by the Federal Government of Somalia. The NEA’s mandate resides in the realm of regulation, where it serves as the compass steering the trajectory of the electricity sector. The NEA orchestrates an ecosystem where efficiency
thrives, reliability flourishes, and the strict adherence to meticulously formulated policies and regulations is upheld.

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Our Vision

Guided by our commitment to Somalia's energy potential, the National Electricity Authority's vision is to realize a future where power flows seamlessly, illuminating every corner of the nation. As guardians of regulation, we envision a dynamic electricity sector that stands as a beacon of reliability, sustainability, and equitable access. Through collaborative endeavors and steadfast accountability, we forge a path toward energy empowerment, catalyzing socio-economic growth and fostering a brighter tomorrow for all.

Our Mission

Empowering Somalia's electricity future, the NEA's mission is to sculpt a progressive
electricity sector that emanates efficiency, innovation, and inclusivity. As architects of regulation,
we cultivate an environment of cooperation and accountability,
driving sustainable
energy development for the prosperity of the
nation.

Strategies and Priorities

At the core of the NEA’s blueprint are strategies designed to actualize its visionary mission:

Regulatory Excellence

Establish and uphold regulations that forge a holistic, resilient, and agile electricity sector, embracing innovative competition and safeguarding the rights of consumers.

Collaborative Synergy

Cultivate alliances that transcend sectors, amplifying synergies with governmental bodies, industry private stakeholders, and society at large, to cocreate regulations reflective of collective aspirations.

Human Capital Ascendancy

 Invest in the enrichment of our workforce, equipping them with expertise, resilience, and visionary insights, thereby fostering an organically evolving pool of regulatory trailblazers.

Historical Background

The National Electricity Authority (NEA) is an quasi-autonomous institution, crafted under the tenets of the Electricity Act ratified by the Federal Government of Somalia. The NEA’s mandate resides in the realm of regulation, where it serves as the compass steering the trajectory of the electricity sector. The NEA orchestrates an ecosystem where efficiency thrives, reliability flourishes, and the strict adherence to meticulously formulated policies and regulations is upheld.

Mandate and Objectives

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NEA's Mandate Including Primary Responsibilities and Goals:

Central to its existence, the NEA undertakes the responsibility of implementing and driving
the regulation of Somalia’s electricity realm. Its mandate encompasses:

  • Strategic Oversight:
    Diligently overseeing the implementation of the Electricity Act and
    accompanying policies and regulations, in alignment with the NEA’s strategic plans, national electricity sector strategies devised by the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources.

  • Monitoring and Regulating:
    Diligently monitoring and regulating electricity service providers, while employing judicious measures to dissuade contravention of the statutory fabric.

  • Market Access and License Facilitation:
    Seamlessly receiving applications of, processing, and granting licenses to potential industry entrants and current eligible electricity service
    simultaneously fashioning the regulatory frameworks that empower their operations.

  • Enforcement and Penalties:
    Weighing fines and compensations in cases of covenant breaches, in accordance with regulations tailored to address such contingencies.

  • Protocols and Directives:
    Institutionalizing protocols and directives that serve as guidelines to the architecture of the Authority’s ambitious mandate, expertly hinged upon the foundational Electricity Act.

  • Resource Stewardship:
    Prudently charting the Authority’s financial course, crafting budgets and operational blueprints that mirror the exigencies of a vibrant sector.

  • Human Resource Excellence:
    Nurturing a reservoir of adept human resources, tailored to the Authority’s requirements, ensuring a workforce that mirrors its commitment to excellence.

  • Sector Reporting:
    Facilitating seamless communication by delivering comprehensive,
    timely reports to the Ministry as well as public and private stakeholders, as per their requests or in instances where the situation warrants informed updates.

  • Dispute Resolution:
    Orchestrating a specialized avenue for dispute resolution through
    technical committees, thus fostering harmonious resolutions within the regulatory spectrum.

  • Establishing Regulations:
    Enacting regulations, inclusive of methodologies for tariff determinations, other levies, technical controls and standards that intricately navigate the nuances of the electricity supply chain.

Legal Basis and Alignment with Broader Policies

Embedded within the very legal tapestry of Somalia, the NEA draws its existence from the Electricity Act. Article 3 of the Act begets the establishment of the sectoral institutional framework. This echoes the collective will to reshape Somalia’s electricity supply industry landscape, construct a robust, self-reliant electricity ecosystem that resonates with regional and international policies.