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Visit to African Union Commission, Addis Ababa – April 2023
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Visit to African Union Commission, Addis Ababa – April 2023

Meeting with the African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry &Minerals AND Meeting with Infrastructure & Energy Department Director

The PAQI Joint Committee (JC), has requested a meeting with the African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry & Minerals to strategise on the effective implementation of the recently adopted Africa Quality Policy (AQP) through continental projects on Quality Infrastructure. The Agenda of the Meeting included the status of the African Continental Technical Regulatory Framework (ACTReF) being developed in accordance with the AQP, the concept of Made in Africa MiA for promoting African products.

The status of the Cassava Value Chain (VC) Project was discussed as well as the celebration of 10th PAQI anniversary and the AfCFTA business forum.

Another Meeting took place at AUC between AFSEC President and Executive Secretary with the Director of Infrastructure & Energy Department at AUC to discuss the efforts that should be pursued to get a clear Legal framework, hosting agreement and a regular Budget at the AUC.

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Visit IMANOR & AIDSMO Rabat - March 2023

In order to encourage countries in the Northern Africa Region to join AFSEC, A visit to Morocco took place by AFSEC Executive Secretary and Northern Africa Regional Representative from 15-17 March 2023.

Both Meetings with the General Manager of the Moroccan Institute for Standardization IMANOR and the General Director of the Arab Organization for Industrial Development, Standardization & Mining in League of Arab States “AIDSMO” focused on the current and future activities of AFSEC, AFSEC adopted Standards & Guides and the International cooperation with Stakeholders, encouraging NEC Morocco to join AFSEC as Statutory Member and for both Institutions to participate in AFSEC activities.

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22nd PAQI JC Meeting, Johannesburg - February 2023

In this Meeting, the following topics have been discussed:

  • Cassava Value Chain Project Phase 2.
  • The Africa Quality Policy (AQP).
  • Alignment of the National Quality Policies (NQPs)to the Africa Quality Policy (AQP).
  • Cooperation with the AfCFTA.
  • Made in Africa Guidelines.
  • Cooperation of Conformity Assessment Bodies.

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1stAPUA Scientific Committee Meeting, Cairo- December 2022

The First meeting of the APUA/AFSEC Study Committee SC5 took place in Cairo 4-8 December 2022. SC5 was formed with members from AFSEC and Stakeholders by APUA where SC5 WorkPlan 2022-2025 was approved covering 3 years Road map for developing Standards as well as developing the Interconnection Guide” and “Smart Metering Standard”

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MOU with EgyptERA, Cairo - Egypt, November 2022

MOU between the Egyptian Minister of Electricity and AFSEC president was signed on 28th of November 2022.
The main Objectives of this MOU is to:

  • Promote exchanging experience between the two parties;
  • Promote Standards Development of Electrotechnical Equipment and Systems
  • Support activities regarding conducting Webinars/Training
  • Facilitate strengthening the Cooperation with Relevant Regulatory Institutions in Africa (i.e. Energy Regulators

Association of Eastern and Southern Africa, Regional Association of Energy Regulators in Eastern and Southern Africa, African Forum of Facility Regulators (AFUR)… etc.

  • Engage EgyptERA Experts in AFSEC Standardization Process towards harmonization of standards

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86th IEC General Meeting ,San Francisco 31 October – 4 November 2022

Signed Memorandum of Understanding –MOUs: During the 86th IEC General Meeting that took place from 31st October- 4th November in San Francisco USA, Two Agreements have been signed between AFSEC and IEC:

  1. Regional Adoption Agreement
  2. Statement of Cooperation

The IEC and AFSEC have agreed to cooperate in a number of areas, covering especially cross representation and exchange of technical information in the fields of standardization and the development of electrotechnology.
The objectives of the cooperation between IEC and AFSEC are:

  1. To promote communication between AFSEC and the IEC;
  2. To promote the use of IEC International Standards and of IEC conformity assessment services in Africa in response to market demands in order to facilitate world trade;
  3. To ensure transparency of the IEC International Standards process ;
  4. To accelerate the AFSEC standardization process in order to meet the various demands of the market;
  5. To optimize available resources in IEC and AFSEC standardization activities;
  6. To increase the involvement of African experts and leaders in the various committees of the IEC; and,
  7. To inform IEC National Committees and IEC Affiliates that are also AFSEC members about related activities.

In addition to the Election of Two Technical Committee Chairs ATC13 & ATC82.

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AFSEC 8th General Assembly Meeting ,Accra – Ghana 26-27 July 2022

AFSEC 8th General Assembly Meeting took place in Accra – Ghana on 26-27 July 2022, on a Hybrid mode, first one since out breakoff the Covid 19 Pandemic Many important resolutions were approved: the Adoption of 2 New Guides, the Adoption of 72 Standards recommended by ASMC. The Council approved for Malawi to join AFSEC as Statutory Member, and for The Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) & The Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency (EgyptERA) to join AFSEC as Affiliate Members.

Other important resolutions were approved: the retention of the two Vice Presidents for a second term 2023-2026 as well as the Executive Secretary and the Treasurer, as well as the retention of Bernard Modey as President of AFSEC for a fifth year.

In addition to the Election of Two Technical Committee Chairs ATC13 & ATC82.

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85th IEC General Meeting ,Dubai -UAE 2-7 October 2021

During the IEC General Meeting held Dubai, two Bilateral Meetings with both IEC, NEC UAE were held identifying number of areas of cooperation and potential activities.

During the Meeting ,the Workshop for Industrializing Countries (WIC) was held ,while the IEC Affiliate Forum celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Affiliate Country Program .

The Main Objective of the Forum was “How to establish NEC and attract Power Utilities and Regulators in NEC Work”,

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AFSEC 7th General Assembly Meeting

Both AFSEC 7th General Assembly Meeting on 19-20 November 2020, and the 10th AMC Meeting on 18 November 2020,were virtually held because of Covid 19 Pandemic. In addition to the Election of Six Regional Representatives (2021-2023) , some Technical Committee Chairs (2021– 2023) and one Conformity Assessment Member (2021– 2026) , other important resolutions were approved, notably the Communication/Marketing Strategy, the Adoption of 3 Guides (one of them was already published in 2018) , the adoption of 35 recommended standards ,the upgrading of AFSEC Website and the selection of AFSEC financial Auditor for the term 2020 to 2022

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IEEE Visit to AFSEC HQ

A Memorandum of Understanding MoU was signed with IEEE-SA in November 2019 after a number of meetings which took place with IEEE- SA representatives in 2018 and 2019, to discuss the different areas of cooperation which afterwards was included in the MoU.

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83rd IEC General Meeting

During the IEC General Meeting held in Shanghai, Bilateral Meetings with IEC, CENELEC , DKE were held identifying number of areas of cooperation and potential activities. In addition to the Meeting of IEC Affiliate Members

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AFSEC Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting

The NEC of Egypt hosted both the Extra Ordinary General Assembly Meeting, and the 9th Management Committee Meeting in Cairo 24-25 July 2019. In addition to the Election of the New President (2020-2023), the Treasurer and some Technical Committee Chairs (2020– 2022) , other important resolutions were approved, notably the approval of the revised Strategic Plan covering the term 2019 -2024 and the approval of 33 IEC Standards newly recommended for common adoption. the Young Professional Program and criteria of selection was approved as well.

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PTB Visit to AFSEC HQ

PTB Representative visited AFSEC HQ in 8 July 2019

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82nd IEC General Meeting

The IEC General Meeting brings together international stakeholders for discussion of current issues and future directions and strategies for the IEC. The IEC Affiliate Country Program allows developing and newly industrializing countries to participate in IEC work and the IEC Conformity Assessment Systems without the financial burden of membership. The IEC Affiliate Forum take place back to back to the IEC GM. AFSEC is usually invited to participate to this Forum in addition to the General Meeting

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International Symposium Development Of Electricity Infrastructures

Organized by Cigré National Committee of South Africa in cooperation with Cigré Technical committee as well as IEC Technical Committees 8/SC8A, 82 115, 120, and 122 And AFSEC Technical Committees 8, 82


AFSEC IECEx International Seminar

Following on the success of earlier similar seminars, this seminar will be another opportunity for experts, senior staff and professionals from the electrotechnical sectors of the African continent, including stakeholders, regulators and policy-makers, to discover and familiarize themselves with the IEC Conformity Assessment System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx System).

The AFSEC– IECEx event will take place in: the ENGINEERS CENTRE( the Ghana Institution of Engineers, Accra) Further details of the programme are given under ‘events’ ; space is strictly limited and you are therefore advised to register as soon as possible To apply to register for the seminar email info@afsec-africa.org, with your full name, indicating if you would prefer to attend the French or English language seminar. Full details of accommodation options, an invitation letter and all other information required will be provided to you on receipt of your email.


2ndAFRICA Smart Grid Forum

PIESA Conference

“Power Distribution Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa” will be the vehicle to showcase our case studies in the format of panel discussions where members will highlight the burning issues faced by the utilities, with the affiliate members available to contribute to the discussions and create opportunities for addressing these challenges.

The idea is to use the conference as a platform where members can share experiences on specific issues that constitute challenges or opportunities in the industry.

This forum will serve as an interactive platform for PIESA members, other African electricity utilities and agencies responsible for electrification, international experts, funding agencies and invited guests to discuss technical issues; primarily focusing on using appropriate technologies for accelerating and improving access to electricity in the region.

We would like to offer your organization the opportunity to bring your product and services to the attention of the PIESA Members as well as all other participating guests. This can be achieved by your organization sponsoring items for which we require financial assistance.

Effective coverage will be given to the sponsoring organizations, including acknowledgment for their contribution in the Forum programme and record of proceedings.

If your company should be interested in sponsoring any of the available opportunities, please contact Charlene at PIESA (011) 061 5000 or email: charlene@vdw.co.za

Your valued support will help us to make the conference an unforgettable success!

Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA)