Yagouba Traore

Head of Energy Policy, Planning & Support African Energy Commission (AFREC)

Mr Yagouba Traore is the Head of Division - Policy Strategy & Planning at the African Energy Commission (AFREC). He has more than 23 years of experience in Infrastructure and Energy fields and related policy development at national, regional, and continental levels. Prior to joining AFREC, Mr. Yagouba served as Chief of Infrastructure Unit within the African Union Commission where he coordinated, among others, the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), an AU adopted strategic framework to address the infrastructure gaps in the sectors of Energy, Transport, ICT and Water.
In his role, Mr. Yagouba is responsible for leading the delivery of AFREC’s strategic programmes on the development of energy resources in Africa, while providing policy and strategic support to the African Union Member States based on continental, regional and national priorities.
Mr. Yagouba holds BEng in Telecommunications Engineering as well as MBA in project management and Energy Management.

2024 Agenda Sessions

Mining for energy – can Africa seize the green moment?

•   How can Africa take advantage of the energy transition to enhance mining and the green mineral value-chains?
•   With a lack of sufficient investment into energy infrastructure, particularly in South Africa, where has this left the industry?
•   How can energy insecurity for miners affect Africa’s potential yearly green minerals output, as well as its future mineral exploitation capabilities?
•   Are renewable energy projects, as well as wheeled power projects a realistic alternative for mining and processing operations?
•   What are the benefits of ensuring energy security for the mining industry, and what are those benefits for the wider community?

Tuesday 06 February 11:50 - 12:30 Governments Stage

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 11:50 02/06/2024 12:30 Mining for energy – can Africa seize the green moment?
•   How can Africa take advantage of the energy transition to enhance mining and the green mineral value-chains?
•   With a lack of sufficient investment into energy infrastructure, particularly in South Africa, where has this left the industry?
•   How can energy insecurity for miners affect Africa’s potential yearly green minerals output, as well as its future mineral exploitation capabilities?
•   Are renewable energy projects, as well as wheeled power projects a realistic alternative for mining and processing operations?
•   What are the benefits of ensuring energy security for the mining industry, and what are those benefits for the wider community? Governments Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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