Key Takeaways On the Right Legal and Regulatory Framework for Power Investment

Recent recognition of the impact of infrastructure on growth and trade is leading to increasing focus on investment in the power sector, such as the Power Africa Initiative. But that investment requires the right legal and regulatory framework. Rob Mosbacher of the Initiative for Global Development shares key considerations on the enabling environment for power investment. This follows a session entitled, "The Enabling Environment for Power Investment" at the recent USAID/E3 Engaging the Power of the Private Sector for Development training course.

Bio: Rob Mosbacher

Robert Mosbacher is Chairman of Mosbacher Energy Company, an independent oil and gas exploration and production company in Houston, Texas. Mosbacher was sworn in as the ninth President and Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) in 2005, following confirmation by the U.S. Senate. He stepped down from his position at OPIC in 2009 and joined the Board of Calpine Corporation, the largest independent power company in the United States, with over 28,000 megawatts of generating capacity. Earlier in his career, Mosbacher worked for U.S. Senator Howard Baker for over seven years. Mosbacher received a law degree from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University.