Niger trains energy planners with IAEA help
A two-week workshop in Niamey aims to improve national energy demand forecasting.
Niger's High Authority for Atomic Energy (HANEA) is hosting a national training workshop on the Energy Demand Analysis Model (MAED) in Niamey from November 9 to November 20, 2026. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is supporting the event, which aims to equip participants with skills to anticipate future energy needs. The training is part of the NER 2007 technical cooperation project.
The workshop's opening ceremony was led by Mr. Sani Maty, Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy, who highlighted the MAED tool's significance for national energy planning. International IAEA expert Mr. Soufiane Hachad is providing expertise for the training, which includes technical presentations and practical exercises using national data. This initiative builds on previous cooperation between Niger and the IAEA, following a training session on the MESSAGE model.
This training seeks to enhance national expertise and guide strategic decisions for electricity planning and supply. HANE A is committed to continuing its collaboration with the IAEA to develop national capabilities for effective energy planning, supporting Niger's energy sovereignty and sustainable development.
Why it mattersNiger's energy planners will gain skills to forecast future energy needs, aiding national development.