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Oil tanker firm Frontline expects its operating result in the first quarter to improve on the previous quarter due to a recent increase in rates as it reported fourth-quarter results slightly ahead of expectations on Thursday.
The shipping market has struggled for several years, squeezed between an global economic downturn and an oversupply of new ships. On Thursday Frontline said a recent recovery in the rates for hiring tankers suggested the market balance was improving.
"The recent positive development in the tanker market is likely to give a better operating result ... in the first quarter," the firm said in a statement. Its fourth-quarter pretax loss narrowed to $13 million from $17 million a year earlier, beating a forecasted loss of $18 million in a Reuters poll of analysts. The firm has debts of $1 billion it must repay. Frontline said a full repayment was dependent "to a large extent" on a sustained improvement in tanker rates in the years to come.
As expected, the company will not pay a dividend for the fourth quarter.
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Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged increased maritime cooperation during the formers visit to China.
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32nd International Training Program Utility Regulation and Strategy A Collaboration Between The Public Utility Research Center at the University of Florida and The World Bank June 11 - 22, 2012 Gainesville, Florida 32nd International Training Program on Utility Regulation and Strategy A Collaboration Between The Public Utility Research Center at the University of Florida and The World Bank June 11- 22, 2012 Gainesville, Florida, USA Dear Utility Professional: On behalf of PURC at the University of Florida and The World Bank, it is our pleasure to extend to you a special invitation to participate in the 32nd International Training Program on Utility Regulation and Strategy, June 11 - 22, 2012. As a senior decision maker, you are well aware of the many challenges infrastructure development and regulation present for regulatory agen- cies, service providers, investors, and governments. As countries place utility operations on a commercial basis and open infrastructure markets to competition, governments are creating new agencies or adapting existing regulatory institutions to the new operating environment. This also creates new rules on how companies may pursue these markets. To ensure that operators are able to thrive, infrastructures are developed, regu- lation is sustainable, and benefits are delivered to customers. It is essential that both industry and those responsible for implementing regulatory policies understand the strengths and limitations of various incentive regimes, market reforms, and regulatory decision-making processes. This course is designed to enhance the economic, financial, and strategic skills of a select group of senior utility regulators and regulatory strate- gists from around the world. About 70 utility regulators and government officials will be in attendance. Approximately 15 mid-to senior-level staff from regulatory strategy groups and private infrastructure companies will also participate in the course, providing additional insights on the implementation of different types of incentive regulation. This intensive program represents an exciting and significant opportunity to enhance the professional competence of utility regulators and senior company staff. Over 145 countries have been represented during the 31 programs held since 1997, during which participants have learned about ongoing infrastructure reform programs, heard from some of the world's leading authorities, and offered their own insights on regulatory policies. During the 32nd program scheduled for June 2012, you will learn methods of translating principles into practice in your own country from a world-class faculty by using sector-specific cases and exercises, studying cross-country comparisons, and sharing your expertise and experiences with other participants. Presentations on the fundamental principles of regulatory design, economic decision-making, and financial analysis will establish a framework for the development of regulatory policies appropriate for different situations. This collaborative effort between PURC and The World Bank will contribute to improved regulatory performance in the electricity, telecommuni- cations, water, and gas industries. Please take a moment to learn more about our program by reading our application packet. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Sincerely yours, Mark Jamison Marisela Montoliu Munoz Director Senior Adviser, FEU Head, Spatial and Local Development Team Acting Manager, Economics Team Sustainable Development Network Public Utility Research Center Warrington College of Business Administration Universtiy of Florida P.O. Box 117142 (Matherly 205) Gainesville, FL 32611-7142, USA TEL: +1(352)392-6148, +1(352)392-3655 FAX: +1(352)392-7796, E-MAIL: email@example.com http://www.purc.ufl.edu 1 Utility Regulation And Strategy 2 Public Utility Research Center Utility Regulation And Strategy Introduction Recent decades have seen a worldwide shift in the provision of electricity, telecommunications, water, and gas utility infra- structure. Greater private participation, commercialization, and liberalization have led countries to place new emphasis on their ability to establish sustainable regulatory arrangements that carry credibility with investors, are perceived as legitimate and fair in the eyes of the public, and deliver greater efficiency for the economy as a whole. Many countries are responding to these challenges by creating utility regulatory agencies or adapting existing institutions so they function more effectively. Newly appointed regulators play a critical role in this new environment: their ability to effectively perform regulatory functions at the interface among govern- ment, the private sector, the public, and other interest groups is a key factor influencing the implementation of reforms and the sustainability of regulatory arrangements. At the same time, the introduction of new functions has increased the demand for professional training for utility regulators. Purpose and Opportunity The World Bank and the Public Utility Research Center (PURC) at the University of Florida are collaborating to deliver a two-week international training program for a select group of mid- to senior-level utility regulators and regulatory strategy staff from utility operators. This course offering provides an exciting opportunity to learn problem-solving techniques while facilitating an international exchange of ideas and experiences. It offers an international forum for the dissemination of relevant best practices and research and is spe- cifically tailored to the professional requirements of utility regulators and service provider regulatory strategy staff. The course is designed to enhance the economic, technical, and policy skills required for implementing policies and managing sustainable regulatory systems for infrastructure sectors. Participants The training program is designed for a select group of about 70 mid- to senior-level utility regulators from the Organization for Eco- nomic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and non-OECD countries, plus about 15 regulatory strategy executives from utility companies, in the telecommunications, electricity, gas, and water industries who are currently undertaking infrastructure reforms. • The overall number of participants is limited in order to give individuals substantial opportunities to interact with faculty and peers during lectures and small group discussions. • Participants will be selected according to their experience and with the goal of achieving sectoral and regional balance (see the Application and Payment section for deadlines and notification). • Language: the sessions will be conducted in English, so participants should have a good command of the English language. • A Certificate of Completion will be presented to all participants recognizing their training experience and commitment to continued learning. Here are some of the comments that we received from previous programs: This course is a must for all involved in utility regulation. It is balanced, well thought out in its content and presented by an excellent faculty and very experienced consultants. Regulator-Africa Leadership in Infrastructure Policy 3 Utility Regulation And Strategy I benefited immensely from interacting with world class speakers, and enjoyed sharing experiences with attendees from all over the world. If you are involved with utilities and regulation, you can't afford to miss this forum. Executive-Asia This course puts the most important regulatory issues in perspective and provides excellent background for present and future regulators. Regulator-Europe For a policy-maker, the seminar provides a rich overview of the challenging requirements of a regulatory environment. It provides principles and practical tools for dealing with the complex demands of the everyday business of a regulatory agency. Regulator-Latin America The program provided an excellent opportunity for learning regulation techniques. I strongly recommend the program for all who are engaged in the regulatory process. Regulator from the Middle East Program Focus Based on discussions with representatives from regulatory institutions in more than a 100 countries and a continuous needs assess- ment, The World Bank and PURC have identified seven broad topics that will be covered during this two-week training course: I. Market Reform and Regulation of Network Industries Why are countries reforming their utility sectors? What are the basic approaches? What are the constraints to introducing competition in network industries? What are key economic and legal principles for ensuring their sound implementation? How should the interface be- tween monopoly and competition be regulated? What are the impacts of different forms of vertical separation and service unbundling on competition and regulation? II. Financial Analysis for Utility Regulation What principles and practices of cost accounting can be applied to the treatment of operating costs, capital expenditures, depreciation, and taxes of utility companies? How can regulators determine the cost of capital and assess the projects, particularly in countries with scarce or unreliable cost information? How do regulatory practices affect risk for investors and customers? What are the information requirements for regulators? How can regulators improve data quality and minimize information rents? III. Principles and Application of Incentive Regulation What should be the extent of regulation? What are the trade-offs between flexibility and predictability of regulatory arrangements? What has been the experience with alternative schemes of incentive regulation? What incentive rules promote competition, efficien- cy, and innovation? What are the strengths and limitations of alternative forms of price regulation? How does the choice of regula- tory scheme affect the system's overall credibility, efficiency, and legitimacy? What has been the experience with conducting price reviews under alternative incentive systems? IV. Non-Price Aspects of Utility Regulation What rationale and methods are used for introducing performance standards and incentives related to quality of service, health, safety, and environmental factors? How can regulators develop and implement systems for improving service to the poor? What are effective regulatory strategies for monitoring performance and enforcing compliance? V. Managing the Introduction of Competition in and for the Market Where can competitive forces be introduced or strengthened? What policies hinder competition and which promote competition? When should regulators intervene in market structure? What has been the experience with different types of market mechanisms for unbundled utility services? How should regulators apply competition rules and antitrust principles? 4 Public Utility Research Center Utility Regulation And Strategy VI. Rate Structure What are key considerations in rate design? What rate design options create win-win opportunities for customers and investors? How do the joint and common costs associated with network industries affect pricing rules? How does the introduction of competi- tion affect decisions about tariff rebalancing, cross-subsidization, and funding of social obligations? How does regulation affect provid- ers' investment and service strategies? How should universal service obligations be developed and funded? VII. Managing the Regulatory Process What are key considerations for the establishment and functioning of regulatory institutions? How can the regulatory process pro- mote legitimacy and credibility of regulatory decisions? What leadership practices improve regulators' effectiveness? What strate- gies are at the disposal of regulators to effectively manage complex and often politically sensitive negotiations involving government, investors, consumers, and other interest groups? What has been the experience with alternative mechanisms for consensus building and dispute resolution? What strategies can regulators use to effectively communicate with the public? How can regulators become more efficient and effective in accomplishing their tasks in different institutional settings? A number of topics require a basic understanding of economic and financial analysis while others present an overview of comparative administrative law and rule-making procedures. Sectoral and country cases are used throughout the course. Program Format and Teaching Method The training program involves 10 full days of lectures, sector-specific case studies, practical exercises, and discussions with leading util- ity experts. A typical training day starts at 8:30 in the morning and finishes before dinner at 6:30 in the evening, featuring a combina- tion of three to four plenary presentations and one to two break-out sessions for case studies and sector-specific applications. Short breaks between sessions as well as meal times provide additional opportunities for participants to share expertise and experience with one another. The course features approximately 50 different teaching modules. Topics are presented in a manner that emphasizes their interrela- tionships. Lessons are drawn from cross-sectoral comparisons and national experiences. Lectures: Plenary presentations will be used to illustrate fundamental principles in utility regulation and pro-competitive sector policies, showing the strengths and limitations of alternative approaches. A wide range of country and sectoral examples will highlight the experience in different regulatory jurisdictions. Active involvement by participants is encouraged. Sector-specific sessions: Parallel break-out sessions for electricity, telecommunications, water, and gas give participants the oppor- tunity to apply principles and techniques to sector-specific situations. Some sessions involve presentations by sector experts. Others are highly interactive and involve discussions to examine cross-country experiences. Leadership in Infrastructure Policy 5 Utility Regulation And Strategy Case study teams: Participants are grouped into small, cross-sectoral and cross-regional teams. These teams work on specific regulatory assignments and develop recommendations. Financial techniques: Participants learn how to get the right financial information, determine the cost of capital, adjust financial statements, and assess the financial effects of regulatory policies. The purpose, content, enforcement, analysis, and confidentiality of utility reports are emphasized. Policy implementation skills: Participants explore how regulatory institutions can enhance the credibility and legitimacy of regulatory commitments. Effective regulation involves a well-defined rule-making process, identifying data requirements, collecting information, auditing information for accuracy and relevance, organizing hearings and consultations, establishing effective communica- tion with the public on regulatory issues, and where applicable, resolving disputes among stakeholders. Agency management: The effective management of regulatory institutions requires careful attention to internal procedures, including team management, staff development, funding, and contracting out of agency functions. Experienced regulators share their knowledge of effective administrative procedures with participants. Leadership experts explain how to help organizations and stake- holders adapt to new circumstances and policies. International Faculty The international faculty has been assembled from regulatory institutions, The World Bank, leading universities, infrastructure com- panies, financial institutions, and other international organizations. Presenters are selected on the basis of expertise, experience, and communication skills. Faculty for past programs included: Isilio Arriaga, former Florida Public Service Commissioner/Consultant Dr. Sanford Berg, Director, Water Studies, Public Utility Research Center, University of Florida Franklin Brown, Economic Advisor, Public Utilities Commission, Bahamas Sir Ian Byatt, Chairman, Water Industry Commission for Scotland, former Director General of Water Services, United Kingdom Dr. Anton Eberhard, University of Cape Town and former Board Member, National Energy Regulator, South Africa Javier Estrada, former Commissioner, Comision Reguladora de Energia, Mexico Daniel W. L. Fessler, S.J.D., former Partner, Holland & Knight Dr.Vivien Foster, Lead Economist ,The World Bank Dr. Raul Garcia, former President, Ente Nacional Regulador de Gas, Argentina Dr. Katharina Gassner, Senior Economist, The World Bank Leonardo Giacchino, Partner, Bates White, LLC Ansord Hewitt, Senior Economist, Office of Utility Regulation, Jamaica Dr. Mark Jamison, Director, Public Utility Research Center, University of Florida Dr. Lawrence Kaufmann, Partner, Pacific Economics Group Dr. Michael Klein, Director, Private Sector Advisory Services, The World Bank 6 Public Utility Research Center Utility Regulation And Strategy Theodore J. Kury, Director, Energy Studies, Public Utility Research Center, University of Florida Patrick Masambu, Chief Executive, Uganda Communications Commission J. Paul Morgan, former Director General, Office of Utilities Regulation, Jamaica Ernest C. A. Ndukwe, CEO and Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission Dr. Paul Noumba Um, Lead Infrastructure Specialist, The World Bank Jorge Ivan Ramirez, General Manager, Intransforming Consultants Afonso Santos, former Secretary of Energy, Brazil Dr. David Sappington, Professor, University of Florida Dr. Don Stockdale, Economist, Federal Communications Commission Rauf Tan, Commissioner, Energy Regulatory Commission, Philippines Mostafa Terrab, former Director General, National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency, Morocco Dr. Robert E. Thomas, Associate Professor, Department of Management and Legal Studies, University of Florida Sophie Tremolet, Economist and Institutional Specialist, Tremolet Consulting Tim Ward, Vice President, Intermedia Communications Sudharma Yoonaidarma, Associate Professor/Commissioner, National Telecommunications Commission of Thailand This program includes an excellent mix of faculty with relevant international, as well as hands-on experience. As a result, they were able to effectively combine theory and practice. Above all, excellent quality of discussion triggers the thought process to expose and expand frontiers of knowledge in utility regulation. Regulator from the Middle East Our past presenters have extensive professional experience in over 70 countries. A comparable faculty will make presentations in June. Venue The training program will be held in Gainesville, Florida. The state of Florida is known worldwide for its beaches and wildlife, warm climate, and attractiveness to national and international business. Gainesville is located in north central Florida about halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The city is close to Orlando (Disney World), Tampa, Jacksonville, and the old Spanish town of St. Augustine. PURC is part of the University of Florida, one of the largest universities in the nation with 50,000 students and a distinguished fac- ulty of more than 4,000. The training program will be held at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville. The facility includes plenary rooms, break-out rooms, and study areas. Participants will be housed at the hotel for 13 nights. Leadership in Infrastructure Policy 7 Utility Regulation And Strategy Cost The total cost of the program is US $6,700 for utility regulators and US $7,900 for staff from private or public infrastructure compa- nies. The fee covers: • Program tuition • Living accommodations for 13 nights (arrival Sunday, June 10, departure Saturday, June 23) • Most meals (Monday-Friday) breakfast, refreshment breaks, lunches, and six dinners • Welcome Reception and Awards Dinner • Reading and classroom material • Campus tour and transportation to a shopping area • Basic Economic Training (June 10, 2-5:30 pm) • Plant visit Note: A trip to Disney World will be organized during the middle weekend for interested participants. The cost is not included in the program fee. Application and Payment To be considered for the course, each applicant must submit a completed application form. The early application deadline is Friday, April 6, 2012. Selection of participants will be made by the program's Admissions Committee. Criteria for selection will be based on the applicant's current position, relevant professional expertise, and on achieving a balanced cross-sectoral, cross-regional, and national representation. Applicants will be informed of their status via e-mail. Accepted applicants will be sent a notification letter and an information packet. The payment deadline is Friday, April 20, 2012. Full payment must be received by the payment deadline in order to guarantee your seat at the program. If full payment is received after the payment deadline and if there are seats available, this may result in alternate hotel accommodations arranged at the discretion of the PURC Program Committee. The cancellation deadline is Friday, May 4, 2012. Cancellations received after this date (in writing) will allow a refund of 70% of the registration fee. 8 Public Utility Research Center Preliminary Course Calendar 32nd International Training Program on Utility Regulation and Strategy Sunday, June 10 Times Sessions Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville 1714 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 2:00 pm - Optional Session: Basics of Economics Training, 1st floor - Conference Room 5:30 pm Session assists interested participants who would like to refresh their understanding of the basics of market econom- ics (in English). This will be a non-technical explanation of economic concepts that are applied during the regular program. 4:30 pm - Registration - Lobby of Conference Center 8:00 pm Participants will receive the registration and program materials. 6:00 pm - Welcome Reception - Ballroom B & C, 1st floor 8:00 pm Participants are encouraged to attend this informal reception to meet the course faculty, PURC and The World Bank staff, and their fellow participants. Monday, June 11 CONFERENCE FACILITIES The sessions will be held at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville, 1st floor. Most meals will be served in Albert's Restaurant. Times Sessions 7:30 am - Breakfast 8:30 am 8:30 am - Session 1 10:00 am Welcome and Overview Day 1 provides a thematic overview of the course; presents broad perspectives on the role of utility regulators; introduces fundamental concepts of market reform, competition, and regulatory decision-making; and introduces participants to the course design. Activities include plenary sessions on cross-sectoral principles for utility regulation; sector-specific breakout sessions that apply these principles to the specific needs of electricity, telecommunications, water, and gas sectors; and small case-study groups for hands-on skill development. Fundamentals of Regulatory Systems Regulators frequently face difficult economic trade-offs in their decision-making. They must know how to assess stakeholder effects under conditions of imperfect information. This session draws linkages between choice of mar- ket structure, design of regulatory rules, and institutional requirements, as well as the implications for countries with disparate levels of services provided by traditional utilities. For the work of the agency to move forward, the agency must possess: resources adequate to engage in activities, a legal mandate that legitimizes the activities, and values that uphold the activities. Leadership in Infrastructure Policy 9 Preliminary Course Calendar Monday, June 11 (continued) Times Sessions 10:00 am - Break 10:15 am 10:15 am - Session 2 11:45 am I. Market Reform: Experiences in Institutional and Market Reform Session sets the stage for studying market reform by examining actual regulatory experience in reforming markets. A senior regulator describes experiences in managing market reform. How the lessons learned might apply in other sectors and countries is discussed. Lessons in institutional development, market structure, pricing, stakeholder relations, and information are emphasized. 11:45 am - Lunch 1:15 pm 1:15 pm - Session 3 1:45 pm I. Market Reform: Case Study on Choosing Regulatory Priorities This course focuses on developing practical skills in utility regulation. Work on actual cases is central to this experience. Partici- pants will be assigned to particular case study teams of up to eight members each. These teams meet throughout the course. This first session is an opportunity for each team to meet. A short exercise will be conducted to illustrate the complexity of prioritizing economic and social objectives and highlight how different stakeholder groups will tend to weight different objectives. 1:45 pm - Session 4 3:00 pm I. Market Reform: Regulating State-Owned Enterprises Ownership affects many issues. In particular, state-owned enterprises may be more driven by the interests of the government, the bureaucracy, or politics than are privately-owned operators, who normally seek to maximize profit. Managers in state-owned enterprises will have a different set of relationships within the country than will managers in private operators. These differences affect the instruments that regulators use for regulating market structure, pricing, service quality, and stakeholder relationships, among other issues. In this session, a senior regulator explains these differences and provides practical lessons for regulating state- owned operators. 3:00 pm - Break 3:15 pm 3:15 pm - Session 5 4:30 pm I. Market Reform: Basics of Market Reform Session 5e Session 5t Session 5w Session 5g Electricity Telecommunications Water Baseline for Gas Market Reform: Basics Review of Electricity Sector Essentials for Success- Evaluating Water Reforms of Market Reforms Reform from Around the ful Telecommunications Participants will describe the This session examines the World:Trends and Cases Reforms situations in their home coun- reasons for gas reform and What does reform exactly Participants will examine a case tries: basic conditions and in- outlines approaches to dealing mean? What are the rationales study in reforming telecom- dustry structure (number and with current issues. for reform? The stylized stages munications markets, including ownership of water utilities), of reform are defined with the establishing basic policies for pricing behavior performance over-arching trends and experi- competition, deciding owner- (efficiency, coverage, service ences in various regions for ship and reform issues for the quality and financial sustain- each stylized stage of reform. incumbent operator, and devel- ability), reform issues for oping the regulatory agency. operators and responsibilities of the regulatory agency. 4:30 pm - Break 4:45 pm 4:45 pm - Session 6 6:00 pm I. Market Reform: Options in Market Reform Session 6e Session 6t Session 6w Session 6g Review of Electricity Sector Assessing the Effectiveness Strategic Issues in the Gas Reform from Around the of Telecommunications Water Sector Continued from session 5g. World:Trends and Cases Reforms Participants will examine This is a continuation of session Using the results of a country's strategies that regulators, 5e. experiences in telecommuni- operators, and ministries can cations reforms, participants use to pursue their objectives will evaluate why governments in the context of improving adopt particular policies and sector performance. Lessons the key role that implementa- from different countries will tion plays in determining the be shared. success of reforms. 7:00 pm Dinner 10 Public Utility Research Center Preliminary Course Calendar Tuesday, June 12 Times Sessions 7:30 am - Breakfast 8:30 am 8:30 am - Session 7 10:00 am I. Market Reform: Sectoral Experiences in Reform In this day's sessions, regulators and international experts describe the economic, financial, and practical issues in market reform. Sector basics, policy options, key principles, and best practice are emphasized. Session 7e Session 7t Session 7w Contracts, Market Designs, Efficien- Strategic Issues in Interconnection Assessing the Effectiveness of Water cy and Competitiveness of Markets Participants examine strategies that regu- Reforms in Electricity Sector Reform lators, operators, and ministries can use Using a case study of institutional reforms Sector reform usually entails the intro- to pursue their objectives in the context in Uganda, participants will evaluate why duction of IPPs at a minimum up to full of developing an interconnection regime. governments adopt particular policies competition in some cases. This session and will identify how implementation and focuses on contracting methods associ- incentives affect the success of reforms. ated with IPPs and bilaterial electricity trading, competition for the market, and marker designs and experiences for com- petition in the market and showing the link to vertically integrated utility dispatch. 10:00 am - Break 10:15 am 10:15 am - Session 8 11:30 am I. Market Reform: Establishing Regulatory Policies Session 8e Session 8t Session 8w Energy Economics of Interconnection Developing Performance Standards This session examines the difficulties of for Water Utilities This session explains the economics of opening electricity to competition, and interconnection, including how to identify The water cycle means that sector covers market design options in electric- efficient interconnection prices, condi- regulators need to coordinate policies ity as well as experience in developed and tions under which operators may strategi- with water resource management agen- developing nations. cally use interconnection prices to limit cies. In addition, this session considers competition, and innovative approaches to how a consensus might be developed to resolving interconnection disputes. establish utility performance targets, giving particular attention to the role of public awareness and citizen expectations. 11:30 am - Break 11:45 am 11:45 am - Session 9 12:30 pm I. Market Reform: Issues in Sectoral Reforms Session 9e Session 9t Session 9w Energy Interconnection Simulation Regulatory Governance by a This is a continuation of session 8e. Municipality: Case of Gainesville Participants engage in a simulation ex- ercise in negotiating an interconnection Regional Utilities agreement. Key issues relating to the role This session's speaker is from the city's of the regulator and the strategic design municipal utility. She will describe the of the negotiation process are developed. rate setting process, conservation pricing, utility network expansion for regional planning, responses to local concerns and the politics of local water utility gover- nance. 12:30 pm - Lunch 1:45 pm Leadership in Infrastructure Policy 11 Preliminary Course Calendar Tuesday, June 12 (continued) Times Sessions 1:45 pm - Session 10 3:15 pm I. Market Reform: Practices in Sectoral Reforms Session 10e Session 10t Session 10w Energy Resolving Interconnection Disputes Identifying High Benefit Participants examine contracts and the Opportunities: Exercise in This session concludes the negotiation role of independent power producers and the difficulties of opening electricity to simulation by examining why operators Infrastructure Reform (Part I) behave strategically in interconnection Participants examine the prospects of four competition. negotiations and steps that regulators can potential initiatives. Each water utility take to limit strategic behavior. The role has different characteristics (coverage, of private information is highlighted. unaccounted for water, productivity and financial situation). The task: select the most promising opportunity. 3:15 pm - Break 3:30 pm 3:30 pm - Session 11 4:45 pm II. Competition: Economics of Market Structure – Sectoral Sessions Session 11e Session 11t Session 11w Case Study Exercise in Choosing the Emerging Issues The Role of Political Constraints: Structure of Electricity Participants explore next generation is- Exercise in Infrastructure Market Reform sues in telecommunications, including the Reform (Part II) Participants engage in a group exercise role of regulation in broadband, conver- When we add different political and gov- to choose the reform path for a fictitious gence pricing, and developing conver- ernance situations that characterize the country given its current state of the in- gence policies. four water utilities, does your judgment dustry. Participants make reform choices regarding the most promising opportunity related to private sector participation, change? Participants evaluate the factors forms of regulation and competition (if that can limit the effectiveness of reform any), and unbundling among other dimen- initiatives. sions. Time is also allocated to debriefing the choices made by each group. 4:45 pm - Break 5:00 pm 5:00 pm - Session 12 6:15 pm II. Competition: Cases in Market Reform Session 12e Session 12t Session 12w Case Study Exercise in Choosing the Operator Experiences with The Knowledge Base for Decision- Structure of Electricity Market Reform Making: Introduction to Web-based Market Reform A telecommunications operator discusses Resources This is a continuation of session 11e. lessons from its experiences in market The Regulation Body of Knowledge on reform, emphasizing removing barriers to Infrastructure Regulation provides access competition and opportunities for price to useful literature surveys, a glossary, and rebalancing. numerous studies. Organizations need to develop in-house training capabili- ties if they are to promote performance improvements. Numerous resources are available for strengthening technical skills at utilities and agencies. 7:00 pm Dinner 12 Public Utility Research Center Preliminary Course Calendar Wednesday, June 13 Times Sessions 7:30 am - Breakfast 8:30 am 8:30 am - Session 13 10:00 am III. Financial Techniques: Fundamentals of Financial Statements Participants study basic financial statements and how regulatory decisions affect operator finances. 10:00 am - Break 10:15 am 10:15 am - Session 14 11:45 am III. Financial Techniques: Determining Cost of Capital This session explains methods for deriving the cost of equity and debt finance, evaluation of the sources of funds, and the effects of taxation. Regulatory decisions affect the cost of capital through investor perceptions of risk. Participants solve a problem in estimating cost of capital, incentives they provide, and their effects on companies, government, and customers. 11:45 am - Lunch 1:00 pm 1:00 pm - Session 15 2:30 pm IV. Methods of Incentive Regulation: Fundamentals of Incentive Regulation How do regulators decide which tools to use: rate of return, price caps, yardsticks, or hybrid combinations? How does this choice affect the system's overall credibility, efficiency, and legitimacy? What trade-offs need to be considered in determining which tools and overall system works best? This session describes the alternative forms of regulation, how they work, the incentives they pro- vide, and their effects on companies, government, and customers. 2:30 pm - Break 2:45 pm 2:45 pm - Session 16 4:30 pm IV. Methods of Incentive Regulation: Using Rate of Return Tools Regulators frequently assess company earnings in determining "fair and reasonable" rates for utility services. This session explains principles, problems, and options in using rate-of-return tools. The focus is on treatment of capital investment, determination of rate base, and resolving issues. 4:30 pm Afternoon and Evening Break A University of Florida campus tour and trip to a shopping center will be organized for interested participants. No dinner will be served. Leadership in Infrastructure Policy 13 Preliminary Course Calendar Thursday, June 14 Times Sessions 7:30 am - Breakfast 8:30 am 8:30 am - Session 17 10:15 am IV. Incentive Regulation: Case Study on Rate of Return and Introduction to Pricing This case study assignment involves the systematic review of a petition for a rate increase filed by a regulated utility operating under cost-of-service regulation. Teams examine how to set priorities and submit their recommendations to the plenary for decision. This session concludes with an overview of pricing issues relevant to incentive regulation. 10:15 am - Break 10:30 am 10:30 am - Session 18 11:45 am IV. Incentive Regulation: Designing a Price Cap System Several countries have implemented forms of price cap regulation, including revenue caps. This session explains the basic prin- ciples, including how to align incentives with regulatory objectives, and how to choose service baskets, inflation indices, produc- tivity offsets, allowances for exogenous cost changes, and correction factors. Incentives for cost minimization, the role of sharing rules, and designing optional regulatory contracts are also discussed. 11:45 am - Break 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - Session 19 1:15 pm IV. Incentive Regulation: Design and Implementation of Hybrid Systems Various hybrid incentive systems have been introduced in a number of regulatory settings, typically to address problems associ- ated with either traditional cost-of-service or pure price cap regulation. This session describes principles and implementation of hybrid approaches, including sliding scales. 1:15 pm - Lunch 2:30 pm 2:30 pm - Session 20 3:45 pm IV. Incentive Regulation: Sector Cases Sectoral groups examine sector-specific cases of incentive regulation. Session 20e Session 20t Session 20w Electricity Telecommunications Water This session discusses case studies of This session discusses a case study of This session discusses a case study of various incentive regulation schemes for regulation for telecommunications firms. regulation for a water utility. energy utilities. 3:45 pm - Break 4:00 pm 4:00 pm - Session 21 5:30 pm IV. Incentive Regulation: Case Study in the Design and Implementation of Hybrid Systems Case study teams are assigned a problem on developing a regulatory framework. Teams debate their options and propose a method of incentive regulation. 7:00 pm Dinner 14 Public Utility Research Center Preliminary Course Calendar Friday, June 15 Times Sessions 7:30 am - Breakfast 8:30 am 8:30 am - Session 22 9:45 am IV. Incentive Regulation: Case Study in How to Conduct a Price Review An international expert describes various countries' systems of conducting a price review. The discussion emphasizes planning, documentation, information management, stakeholder involvement, and reporting decisions. 9:45 am - Break 10:15 am 10:15 am - Session 23 11:30 am IV. Incentive Regulation and Competition: Session 23a Session 23b Techniques for Improving Assessing Competition in Telecoms Utility Efficiency A regulator describes approaches for assessing competitiveness of This session examines company-specific as well as econo- telecom markets, including market definition, competition indices, and my-wide methods for measuring and comparing efficiency market conduct indicators. (e.g., benchmarking, yardstick, regression techniques, and frontier analysis). 11:30 am - Break 11:45 am 11:45 am - Session 24 1:00 pm V. Non-Price Issues and Competition Session 24ew Session 24t Performance Standards and Analyzing Telecom Mergers Social Considerations This session considers roles of regulators in reviewing merger This session examines the rationale and methods for proposals. Instruments and analytical techniques are presented and introducing performance standards and incentives, tested. Case studies are reviewed. particularly related to quality of service, health, safety, and environmental factors. The session also provides an overview of social considerations in utility regulation, including connection/disconnection policies and alterna- tive payment methods. 1:00 pm - Lunch 2:15 pm 2:15 pm - Session 25 3:45 pm V. Non-Price Issues and Competition Session 25ew Session 25t Environmental Issues in Electricity & Water Case Study in Telecom Competition This session examines the motivation for environmental A regulator from a developing country describes a country experi- regulation of utilities and discusses policy options ranging ence in assessing market competition. Data, analytical techniques, and from "command-and-control" to "market-based or incen- stakeholder issues are emphasized. tive-based" regulation. The interplay between economic and environmental regulation will be examined in the context of cost recovery of environmental regulations and prudence of environmental compliance actions. 3:45 pm - Break 4:00 pm 4:00 pm - Session 26 5:00 pm V. Managing the Regulatory Process: Implementing Policy How do regulators implement policies taking advantage of new knowledge? This session examines cases in which regulators try to reform policies. Participants examine their own situations and identify priorities. No dinner will be served tonight. Leadership in Infrastructure Policy 15 Preliminary Course Calendar Monday, June 18 Times Sessions 7:30 am - Breakfast 8:30 am 8:30 am - Session 27 10:00 am VI. Keys to Regulatory Success A senior regulator explains cross-sectoral lessons in how regulators can achieve success even when there are political interference and weak institutions. Emphasis is on basic ideas and practical experiences. 10:00 am - Break 10:15 am 10:15 am - Session 28 11:00 am VI. Rate Structure: Pricing Objectives and Options in Network Industries This session explains the principles of measuring costs and setting prices in network industries. Definitions and applications of ma- jor concepts are provided. The session also introduces the economics of alternative price structures such as linear and non-linear rates, peak-load pricing, multi-part tariffs, and price discrimination. 11:00 am - Break 11:15 am 11:15 am - Session 29 12:45 pm VI. Rate Structure: Practices in Pricing Network Services This session focuses on the implications of various pricing options, such as fully distributed cost, two-part tariffs, and incorporating externalities. 12:45 pm - Lunch 2:15 pm 2:15 pm - Session 30 3:30 pm VI. Regulation and the Challenge of Improving Services for Rural Areas and the Poor This session examines how to promote improved access to affordable services by poor households. Emphasis is given to careful design of PPI transactions, attention to market structure, and the regulatory framework. Key issues include how market structure reforms affect the poor, how tariff structure affects operator incentives to service low-income households, and how regulatory procedures can be made accessible to the poor. 3:30 pm - Break 3:45 pm 3:45 pm - Session 31 5:00 pm VII. Managing the Regulatory Process: Personal Leadership The four roles of leaders are as follows: Leaders manage themselves; Leaders cultivate trusting relationships; Leaders empower oth- ers and encourage teamwork; Leaders keep the organization focused on the "main thing." 5:00 pm - Break 5:15 pm 5:15 pm - Session 32 6:05 pm VII. Managing the Regulatory Process: Leading Others Leadership is not about one's position or title. We are all called to lead. Relationships are the secret ingredient of leadership. If trust is low, a group is just a group not a team. The low performing organization will rarely take strategy, mission, vision, values, and goals seriously. 7:00 pm Dinner 16 Public Utility Research Center Preliminary Course Calendar Tuesday, June 19 Times Sessions 7:30 am - Breakfast 8:30 am 8:30 am - Session 33 10:15 am VI. Rate Structure: Sector Issues: Basics Techniques Each session explains the basics of how regulators evaluate rate structures. Session 33e Session 33t Session 33w Energy Telecommunications Water The basics of energy rate structures. Analyzing interconnection cost mod- The basics of water rate structures. els. 10:15 am - Break 10:30 am 10:30 am - Session 34 12:15 pm/ VI. Rate Structure: Sector Issues in Rate Design,Tariff-rebalancing, Cross-subsidies, 1:45 pm - Competitive Issues, and Case Study Team Work (To be continued after lunch) 3:00 pm Each session examines sector-specific examples of rebalancing tariff structures, assessing interconnection prices, and addressing cross-subsidies. Examples and practical application are emphasized. Case Study Teams examine situations where regulators have to decide cost allocation and pricing issues in the context of partial or emerging competition. Session 34e Session 34t Session 34w Energy Telecommunications Water Sector issues in energy. Sector issues in telecommunications. Sector issues in water. 12:15 pm - Lunch 1:45 pm 3:00 pm - Break 3:15 pm 3:15 pm - Session 35 4:30 pm VI. Rate Structure: Sectoral Sessions Session 35e Session 35t Energy:Transmission Markets and Pricing in Cost Studies in Telecommunications Electricity Performing and reviewing cost studies in Nodal and zonal pricing of congestion and losses in telecommunications. electricity transmission. Session 35w Session 35g Water Gas Sector issues in water: production, distribution, Sector issues in natural gas: cost allocation and price signals. service quality, and network expansion 4:30 pm - Break 4:45 pm 4:45 pm - Session 36 5:30 pm VII. Managing the Regulatory Process:Thinking Politically without Being Political This session examines how to analyze the context for policy changes. Working well with supporters, opponents, and the like often determines whether policies succeed or fail. Participants learn to think strategically about these relationships. 7:00 pm Dinner Leadership in Infrastructure Policy 17 Preliminary Course Calendar Wednesday, June 20 Times Sessions 7:30 am - Breakfast 8:30 am 8:30 am - Session 37 10:00 am VII. Managing the Regulatory Process: Regulating Under Civil vs. Common Law and Cooperation Among Agencies An international law expert describes how legal context affects regulatory process and authority, and examines how sector regula- tors and competition regulators can work together. 10:00 am - Break 10:15 am 10:15 am - Session 38 11:15 am VII. Managing the Regulatory Process: Revitalizing the Regulatory Agency This session provides an overview of the impact of alternative legal frameworks and administrative procedures on regulatory authority. This includes due process, transparency requirements, procedural and substantive restraints on regulatory discretion, appeal procedures, and the role of the courts. 11:15 am - Break 11:30 am 11:30 am - Session 39 12:15 pm VII. Managing the Regulatory Process: Legal Basis for Reform A former regulator discusses approaches for managing stakeholder relations and approaches for alternative dispute resolution. Lessons are illustrated by the California reforms; how policies were formed and implemented. 12:15 pm - Lunch 1:45 pm 1:45 pm - Session 40 3:30 pm VII. Managing the Regulatory Process: Conflicts of Interest, Case Study Teams Case study teams work on 'what if' scenarios that cover various aspects of conflict of interest, accountability, and agency credibility. Teams are given a situation that creates a conflict. Each team decides how to address the situation and reports back to the plenary. 3:30 pm - Break 3:45 pm 3:45 pm - Session 41ew Session 41t 5:00 pm A plant tour will be organized for interested participants. Basics of Radio Spectrum Management Participants examine basics of radio spectrum, frameworks for regulating spectrum use, and approaches for assigning spectrum licenses. No dinner will be served tonight. 18 Public Utility Research Center Preliminary Course Calendar Thursday, June 21 Times Sessions 7:30 am - Breakfast 8:30 am 8:30 am - Session 42 10:15 am VII. Managing the Regulatory Process: Strategic Negotiation: Concepts and Accountability in Utility Regulation What strategies are at the disposal of regulators to effectively manage complex and often politically sensitive negotiations involving government, investors, consumers, and other interest groups? This session begins with a single issue exercise involving the sale of a fuel station to a corporation. This exercise provides an introduction to interest-based negotiation. The debriefing illustrates the power of interest-based negotiation and its ability to create mutual gains. The session concludes with a lecture describing the ele- ments of interest-based bargaining including the concepts of BATNA, option creation, and preparation. 10:15 am - Break 10:30 am 10:30 am - Session 43 12:15 pm VII. Managing the Regulatory Process: Strategic Preparation for Negotiations This session focuses on strategic preparation. Many individuals enter negotiations without a clear plan other than identifying the dream outcome and their minimum acceptable outcome. With a strategic plan, the negotiator not only identifies his own interests, but the other side's interests as well through techniques such as role reversal. This session concludes with an explanation of the Harborco exercise. 12:15 pm - Working Lunch 3:30 pm Session 44 VII. Managing the Regulatory Process: Harborco Negotiation Exercise During lunch, participants assume stakeholder positions to practice process choices, coalition bargaining, and coalition building. Session 45 VII. Managing the Regulatory Process: Application of Strategic Negotiation to Utility Restructuring This session is an open discussion on applying negotiation tools to utility restructuring. The Harborco exercise is discussed. Participants examine how coalitions were built, how coalitions were blocked, how gains were distributed, and roles played by stake- holders. 3:30 pm - Break 3:45 pm 3:45 pm - Session 46 5:15 pm VII. Managing the Regulatory Process: Independent Management Issues in Regulation This session provides an overview of how regulatory processes and interactions with stakeholders affect the effectiveness of poli- cies. Agency procedures, information systems, and incentives influence sector performances. 7:00 pm Dinner Leadership in Infrastructure Policy 19 Preliminary Course Calendar Friday, June 22 Times Sessions 7:30 am - Breakfast 8:30 am 8:30 am - Session 47 10:00 am VII. Managing the Regulatory Process: Public Communications: How to Get your Message Across Effectively This is an interactive session on the basics of media communications. At the end of the session, participants should have internal- ized these key elements: know the journalists' audience and speak to their concerns; avoid jargon; give honest, direct, and brief answers; have clear communications goals; use specific examples, stories, and analogies to make your case. 10:00 am - Break 10:15 am 10:15 am - Session 48 12:00 pm VII. Managing the Regulatory Process: Working with the Media/Public Communications Strategies Consultants and participants together examine why reporters write/broadcast the way they do. The session uses practical and visual examples with a strong international angle. Basics of creating good public communications will be covered. Participants will share their experiences. 12:00 pm - Lunch 1:30 pm 1:30 pm - Session 49 2:45 pm VII. Managing the Regulatory Process: Exercise in Public Communication: Conducting a Press Conference Participants conduct a press conference/hearing, explaining to a group of journalists and parliamentarians the agency's decision to raise utility prices. Participants also ask questions and critique the effectiveness of the proceedings. 2:45 pm - Break 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - Session 50 4:00 pm VII. Key Lessons from the Program and Action Plans Participants discuss lessons learned and examine how to implement new policies in their countries. An Awards Dinner in the evening provides an opportunity to build on the friendships developed over the two weeks. Participants share national music and dances in celebration of this new network of infrastructure professionals. Please note this is a preliminary course calendar. Calendar may be subject to change. 20 Public Utility Research Center For more information, please contact us at: Public Utility Research Center Warrington College of Business Administration University of Florida P.O. Box 117142 (Matherly 205) Gainesville, FL 32611-7142, USA TEL: +1 (352) 392-6148, +1 (352) 392-3655 FAX: +1 (352) 392-7796 E-MAIL: firstname.lastname@example.com http://www.purc.ufl.edu
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Dan Majerle sees the Sixers as a run-and-gun team
May 13, 2010, 11:27 AM EDT
Dan Majerle, along with Doug Collins, Avery Johnson, Gordon Bombay, and the entirety of free agent coaches across all sports everywhere, is considered a candidate for the Philadelphia 76ers opening. There is value in being thorough, and the Sixers are nothing if not that in their search.
The factors that are going to separate one coaching candidate from another are obviously things like experience, personality, and basketball philosophy. Concerning the latter, when Majerle looks at the Sixers roster, he sees something similar to his current team, the Phoenix Suns. From Bob Young of the Arizona Republic:
Suns assistant coach Dan Majerle interviewed for the Philadelphia 76ers' vacant head-coaching job Monday with 76ers President Ed Stefanski, Senior Vice President Tony DiLeo and consultant Gene Shue, and said the 76ers are built to "play fast" like the Suns.
"They're talented," Majerle said. "They've got a lot of similarities to the way we're set up. I think they're looking to play fast, which is probably one of the reasons they talked to me. With that personnel, they probably should play fast."
It's hard to disagree given the players that have actually been successful for the Sixers in the last year. Elton Brand used to be the type of low-post talent that a team could build around given the right pieces, but his previous excellence has been totally eclipsed by mediocrity. The best way to get Brand's production up — as well as maximize the talents of Andre Iguodala and Thaddeus Young — may be to pick up the pace.
Elton may not be as mobile has he used to be, but if Majerle or the new head coach is willing to trust Lou Williams and Jrue Holiday in the open court, it could relieve some of the defensive pressure that has bogged down a limited Philly offense in the past. The Philadelphia roster isn't exactly laced with offensive versatility or creativity, but even the Willie Greens and Jason Smiths of the world can look like capable offensive threats in seven seconds or less.
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Derbyshire's overseas star Martin Guptill will walk out in the ICC World Cup Final this Sunday; 3.30am GMT start. Co-hosts New Zealand...
The Derby Enterprise Growth Fund (DEGF) has approved a £412,500 grant which will see Derbyshire County Cricket Club directly employ at...
Derbyshire's Martin Guptill and his New Zealand teammates will face Australia in the World Cup Final after the latter defeated India by...
Derbyshire County Cricket Club Members took a first look at the newly refurbished Pavilion last night at the Club's 2015 Annual General...
The Derbyshire Cricket Board are responsible for all recreational cricket in Derbyshire as well as taking responsibility for the county age-group squads and the women's team.
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See the video below for details on just some of the Club's community activity in 2011.
Derbyshire County Cricket Club continue to be highly active in the local community. Below highlights just a selection of ways the club has strengthened its ties with the local and wider community so far in 2011.
On Sunday 24th July when the Club teamed up with Derby Telegraph to create A Summer Smile for 150 invited guests who had, for one reason or another, endured a terrible year.
The Clydesdale Bank 40 match on Thursday 4th August saw Bombardier employees permitted free entry as a show of support following recent turbulence for the company.
18 Clubs in 2011 have benefited financially and socially from the Make Money for Your Club offer by purchasing at a heavily discounted rate, and selling on to fundraise, tickets for a selection of Friends Life t20 matches.
Derbyshire County Cricket Club has hosted a selection of additional matches and events for the community in 2011 including the ASDA Kwik Cricket National Finals, the Derbyshire County League Twenty20 Finals Day, the Police Cricket National Final and the final of the ECB's National Club competition.
The club pioneered a cricket participation community event in the Westfield Centre with the ECB Cricket Factory.
We continue to host the Prince's Trust programmes at The County Ground.
Supported NatWest Cricket Force at Sawley & Long Eaton Park.
Provided complimentary tickets to a variety of community groups such as children in foster care.
The Club's Academy took part in a charity bike ride for Teenage Cancer Trust.
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Lucy Harclerode (1894 - 1974) was born on August 5, 1894. She was born into the Harclerode family.
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PORTLAND, Ore. - (Mar. 13, 2014) An extremely proud Dan Flatten recently accepted his promotion to marketing company president (MCP) of the new U-Haul Company of Eastern Oregon. He is excited to put his mind to the test for the company he loves working for.
With more than 11 years of experience, Flatten says he still learns something new every day. Excited about the opportunities that come with accepting his new role, Flatten is ready to take on new challenges and projects while at the same time helping his team members grow.
Flatten began his U-Haul career in January 2003 as a customer service representative (CSR) at U-Haul Moving and Storage of Bend. He also served as a CSR at U-Haul at West 7th and U-Haul at Powell Blvd. before being promoted to general manager (GM) of U-Haul Moving and Storage of Foster Road in July 2005. Shortly thereafter Flatten was promoted to reservation manger at U-Haul Company of Portland, and then went on to serve as GM for U-Haul Moving and Storage at Andersen Road, U-Haul Moving and Storage at Clackamas Town Center and U-Haul Moving and Storage of Tigard. In February 2013, Flatten transferred to area field manager (AFM) for U-Haul Company of Portland, the position he held until his recent promotion. As MCP of U-Haul Company of Eastern Oregon, Flatten will oversee all operations including truck, trailer and storage rentals. His wealth of U-Haul knowledge and ability to lead certainly will help the new company reach high levels of achievement.
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