Department of Infrastructure and Energy (DIE)

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Amani Abou-Zeid (Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy); Cheikh Bedda (Director)

Intergovernmental Organisation
Role in Cyber Policy Matters
  • Specialized Agency
Description
  • Coordinates the implementation of several Agenda 2063 infrastructure programmes and projects, including:
    • Cyber Security: Incorporating emerging technologies in Africa’s development plans and ensuring their use for the benefit of African individuals, institutions and nation states by ensuring data protection and safety online
  • Coordinates the implementation of the AU’s activities aimed at promoting, coordinating, implementing and monitoring programmes and policies at the regional and continental levels on:
    • Infrastructure development
    • Transport
    • Energy resources
    • ICTs (including cybersecurirty)
    • Postal services, and
    • Tourism
  • Facilitates private sector initiatives on infrastructure development and advocating among development partners for programme implementation
Source Link 1
https://au.int/en/directorates/about-infrastructure-and-energy