Dialogue with Power Companies

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s “Three discussions have been organized between the IDB and OLACDE, the objective of which is to work on regional strategies to promote a sustainable recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean” “In this dialogue, power companies will be the key actors and potential catalysts for the sustainable recovery of Latin America and the Caribbean ”

“For us it was a fundamental element, to have included as part of these panels, approaching leadership from a gender perspective, for which we celebrate that two important companies in the sector are today being led by successful professional women, which shows that we are achieving some progress in gender equality in our region, despite the fact that we still have a lot to do in this regard”. “In Costa Rica we visualize sources of employment through the maintenance and modernization of the plants. We need to increase their useful life. We also highlight the role of digitization in the sector to increase the efficiency and diversification of the service”. “Electricity is vital for a country to prosper. We have to guarantee this service, but the price is also essential “ “Digitization is essential to be able to balance demand and make the electricity system more flexible.” “In Uruguay we will be improving investment in transmission and distribution networks and in everything that has to do with digitization. We plan to invest around US$ 40 million in transmission ”. “Chile today goes hand in hand with the sun and the wind and has all the capacity to become an energy powerhouse. It is also important that we modernize the regulations in the sector ”. “We highlight the role of the prosumer in the transformation of the energy matrix. Decentralization must be accompanied by an adequate regulatory framework”.   Related news: https://bit.ly/2IoGtcx  
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Dialogue with Power Companies

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Dialogue with Power Companies Highlights of the Dialogue with power

Capacity building & knowledge

We advance high-level technical training programs that foster experience-sharing and develop the human and institutional capacities required to drive energy transformations across our region.

Our academic programs offer executive courses, postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and innovative initiatives focused on key areas such as the energy transition, conventional and renewable energy, electromobility, and regional integration.

OLACDE builds a regional network of energy expertise, connecting governments, young professionals, academics, and industry experts to foster collaborative solutions through technical cooperation and talent development to address future energy and climate challenges.

Technical cooperation & climate finance

We strengthen South-South and triangular cooperation as key drivers to accelerate energy transitions across Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE unites efforts among governments, multilateral organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector to mobilize financing, technical expertise, and innovative solutions tailored to our regional context.

We advance strategic initiatives aimed at directing resources toward decarbonization, conventional energy, renewables, and energy justice projects—building a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable regional cooperation architecture.

Regional energy community

We are building a regional energy community with a global outlook, positioning Latin America and the Caribbean as a pivotal player on the international stage. OLACDE amplifies regional representation in key multilateral energy, trade, and climate forums by fostering strategic alliances and international cooperation.

Through flagship events such as Energy Week and new spaces for high-level dialogue, we champion a collective voice that attracts investment, drives technical partnerships, and unlocks sustainable development opportunities across our region

Energy transition & strategic projects

We foster a regional energy transition built on sustainability, energy security, and social inclusion. OLACDE supports Member Countries in adopting emerging technologies—such as energy efficiency, storage solutions, green hydrogen, electromobility, and grid digitalization—to accelerate the sector’s decarbonization.

Our approach promotes strategic projects that strengthen energy resilience across Latin America and the Caribbean, reducing emissions while building a cleaner, more competitive energy infrastructure. Key regional initiatives, including OEMLAC, position our region as a benchmark for climate innovation and sustainable energy development.

Energy information and data

We develop regional platforms dedicated to energy intelligence, technical analysis, and strategic data systems that empower both public and private decision-making across the sector. OLACDE drives digital transformation in energy by leveraging artificial intelligence, georeferencing, and advanced analytical tools to map regional energy trends.

The integration of systems such as SieLAC, along with new regional digital platforms, consolidates reliable, up-to-date technical data—enabling modern, interoperable, and evidence-based energy planning.

Regional energy integration

We foster cooperation across the regional energy sector by prioritizing infrastructure development, cross-border collaboration, and regulatory alignment to enhance energy security in Latin America and the Caribbean. OLACDE coordinates strategic projects in power grid interconnections, natural gas integration, and joint energy planning to build resilient, sustainable partnerships.

Working alongside the governments of our 27 Member States, regional blocs, multilateral institutions, and key public and private stakeholders, we drive initiatives that introduce innovative energy exchange mechanisms, strengthen national capacities, and accelerate a unified regional energy transition.