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      Infrastructure and Energy Department (IED)

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      H.E. Ms. Lerato Mataboge
      Commissioner for IE
      H.E. Ms. Lerato Mataboge

      H.E. Ms Lerato Dorothy Mataboge

      Ms Lerato Dorothy Mataboge is the Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy (I&E) at the African Union…

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      Structure

      About Infrastructure and Energy
      The Infrastructure and Energy Department (IED) of the African Union Commission is among the departme…
      Transport and Mobility
      The main objective of the Department in the Transport and Tourism sectors is to build a well interco…
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      With regards to ICT or Information Society in general, the main objective of the Department is to im…
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      The main objective of the Energy Development Strategies and Initiatives in Africa is to increase ene…

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      Statement by IED Director at Experts Session of the 5th Ordinary Session of the AU Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Transport and Energy
      Statement by IED Director at Experts Session of 5th STC on Transport and Energy
      27 April 2026

      • Representative of the Government of the Republic of South Africa.
      • Distinguished delegates from the AU Member Countries.

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      Statement by Minister of Algeria at the 3rd Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa
      Statement by Algeria Minister at 3rd Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Dev
      28 October 2025
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      Statement of H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the AU at the 3rd Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa
      Address by President of Angola at 3rd Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Dev
      28 October 2025

      -Excelências Chefes de Estado e de Governo;
      -Excelência Mohamed Youssuf, Presidente da Comissão da União Africana;
      -Excelência Senhora Vice-Presidente da República,

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      Statement of the AUC Chairperson at the Third Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa
      AUC Chairperson Statement at Third Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Dev.
      28 October 2025

      Excellence, Mr Joao Lourenco ,
      Président de l’Angola
      Président en excercice de l’Union Africaine

      Excellences Messieurs les Chefs d’État, de Gouvernement, et de délégations.

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      Opening Remarks of Her Excellency Lerato D. Mataboge, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the Africa-Europe High-Level Policymakers Dialogue on Energy Transition Minerals
      Comm. IE at Africa-Europe Policymakers Dialogue on Energy Transition Minerals
      8 September 2025

      Her Excellency, Ms. Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice President from the EU Commission

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      Intervention by H.E. Lerato D. Mataboge Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at Plenary Session 3 on Africa-CARICOM Cooperation in the Global Arena
      AUC Commissioner IED Intervention at Plenary Session 3 of Africa-CARICOM Summit
      7 September 2025

      Speech: “Grand Bahamas Vision – A Gateway for Africa and the Caribbean”

      Excellencies, distinguished leaders, brothers and sisters across the Atlantic,

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      Press Briefing by Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy; H.E Dr. ABOU-ZEID Amani
      Press Briefing by Commissioner for IE H.E Dr. ABOU-ZEID Amani
      2022-02-02
      Press Conference: H.E Dr. ABOU-ZEID Amani, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
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          2025-10-06

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          Guidelines for Integrating Data Provisions in Protocols on Digital Trade
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          The African Guidelines on Integrating Data Provisions in Digital Trade Protocols are part of the broader framework established by the AfC

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          AU Data Policy Framework
          2022-07-28

          This Data Policy Framework aims to strengthen and harmonise data governance frameworks in Africa and thereby create a shared data space a

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          Statement by IED Director at Experts Session of the 5th Ordinary Session of the AU Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Transport and Energy
          2026-04-27
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          Statement by Minister of Algeria at the 3rd Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa
          2025-10-28
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          Statement of H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the AU at the 3rd Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa
          2025-10-28
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          Statement of the AUC Chairperson at the Third Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa
          2025-10-28
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          The Luanda Declaration on Financing Africa's Infrustructure Development
          2025-11-05

          WE, the Heads of State and Government of the African Union Member States (Full List of Attending Heads of State and Government), gathered

          Documents
          Africa's Development Dynamics 2025
          2025-10-06

          AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT
          D Y N A M I C S
          INFRASTRUCTURE, GROWTH AND TRANSFORMATION
          OVERVIEW

          Documents
          Guidelines for Integrating Data Provisions in Protocols on Digital Trade
          2025-05-22

          The African Guidelines on Integrating Data Provisions in Digital Trade Protocols are part of the broader framework established by the AfC

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          Spotlight Infrastructure Newsletter
          2025-03-13
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