The Panel also debated the global energy prospects and potential of the Energy Charter in stimulating energy investments in Ghana, Uganda and Mauritania. Energy experts addressed the issues of oil price expectations and impact of current oil prices on energy markets and countries. The IAP discussed and welcomed the initiatives of the Energy Charter Secretariat on improving the international system for dispute settlement.

Finally, in the context of the Energy Charter’s expansion policy, the Industry Advisory Panel discussed ways of effectively involving in its activities the new countries participating in the Energy Charter Process.