About AFSEC

ِAbout AFSEC

Formation of AFSEC

AFSEC was established in 2008 as a subsidiary body of the African Energy Commission (AFREC), to promote for everything related to electro-technical standardisation aiming to support electro-technical industrialization of Africa.

What are the Drivers for Formation of AFSEC?

Drivers for Formation of AFSEC

  • In excess of 580 million Africans waiting for access to electricity and electrical appliances conforming to appropriate standards
  • The need to ensure the reliable and safe operation of the evolving Pan-African power grid including Integration of national and regional power networks/power trading
  • Most electrotechnical equipment and materials currently imported into Africa, Relying on foreign-based testing and certification
  • Lack of skills in many countries to cover all relevant electro-technical fields including purchasers and users
  • Standardization is an Essential Component for Development.


"Universal Access To Modern Energy For All African Citizens"

Secretariat Committee – Leading Harmonized Standardization in Africa

The African ElectroTechnical Standardization Commission (AFSEC) was established in 2008 as a subsidiary body of the African Energy Commission (AFREC), under the auspices of African Union Commission.

AFSEC main mandate is to harmonize/develop Electrotechnical standards, and the associated conformity assessment requirements including assessing conformity to standards, aiming to improve access to electricity and hence the wellbeing of the African population of Africa.

AFSEC HQ is hosted by the Egyptian Government represented by the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, MoERE.
AFSEC has been located in Cairo, Egypt since 2019 after being transferred from South Africa.