ASEAN Delegation visit to the Florence School of Regulation

After the successful completion of the first ASEAN Summer School in Kuala Lumpur, the ASEAN Delegation is visiting FSR in Florence. During this three-day visit and through interactive sessions, strategic discussions, and peer-to-peer exchanges, the delegation will explore how key elements of FSR’s success can be adapted to the ASEAN context to shape the vision and future direction of the ASEAN School of Regulation based on the region’s specific needs and context.

The ASEAN Delegation Capacity Building Program to the Florence School of Regulation (FSR) at the European University Institute (EUI) forms part of the broader initiative to establish the ASEAN School of Regulation, a program co-funded by ETP and ESCAP. The program offers an immersive experience into FSR’s institutional architecture, pedagogical philosophy, and executive education model, all of which have positioned it as a global leader in regulatory training. FSR has a long standing experience in delivering capacity building programs for regulators covering energy, climate change and environmental sustainability issues. Globally, FSR has set up and been involved in various regulatory schools, including the African School of Regulation.

Building on FSR’s experience and expertise, the ASEAN School of Regulation aims to provide a dedicated regional platform for capacity building, peer learning, and regulatory excellence to support Southeast Asia’s energy transition. Scheduled from 5–7 November 2025 in Florence, Italy, the visit brings together 10–15 senior representatives from the ASEAN member states, the ASEAN Secretariat, and the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) along with experts from ESCAP and the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP).

The project team will also take this opportunity to conduct consultations with the policy makers from all ASEAN countries on the design and the future of the ASEAN School of Regulation.

Objective

• To learn from the Florence School of Regulation’s pedagogical model, curriculum design, and quality assurance mechanisms.
• To gain insight into FSR’s governance structure, institutional setup, and its role in supporting regional regulatory development.
• To inform the strategic development of the ASEAN School of Regulation, including its priorities, structure, and implementation pathways.
• To foster institutional connections between ASEAN regulators and the European University Institute.
• To explore opportunities for long-term collaboration in capacity building, research, and knowledge exchange.
• To promote peer learning and informal exchange among ASEAN regulatory leaders and FSR experts.