The demand for skilled professionals in the West African energy sector is steadily increasing. To meet this challenge, WAPP created a network of Regional Training Centres, supported by ProCEM, with the goal of training competent and qualified specialists and managers.

The results are already tangible: in June 2025, over 1,500 employees from the Beninese utility company took part in training programs on reducing technical electricity losses and customer management, helping improve operational performance.

In April 2025, the African Development Bank (AfDB) commissioned the network to train utility staff on integrating renewable energies into the grid. Through interactive lectures and software-based simulations, participants gained solid skills to contribute to scaling renewable energy systems.

These achievements show that the network is becoming a strong regional platform for knowledge exchange and cooperation.