Mehdi Khouili

Programme Lead - Country Support and Capacity Building, African Energy Commission, African Union African Energy Commission, African Union

Mehdi Khouili is the Programme Lead for capacity building, partnerships, and Member States’ support at the African Energy Commission (AFREC) of the African union. 

In his current role, Mehdi spearheads initiatives to enhance capacities, manages strategic partnerships, and coordinates country support efforts across the Continent. His responsibilities include developing and implementing AFREC’s capacity building programmes for AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities, and other stakeholders, while addressing both individual and institutional skills gaps in the African energy sector.  

Mehdi also oversees existing and potential partnerships with African institutions, international organizations, and regional bodies to promote long-term collaboration in energy research and innovation. With over a decade of diverse experience in international development, Mehdi has supported the implementation of key regional programmes in his roles at the African Development Bank, the African Union, and several UN institutions. 

As a licensed engineer, Mehdi has successfully led significant infrastructure and energy projects and programmes across Africa. He is fluent in French, English, and Arabic, and outside work he enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.