Mohamed Ali E.

Mohamed Youba Sokona is a seasoned professional in infrastructure finance and renewable energy, currently serving as a Principal Investment Officer at the African Development Bank Group since April 2018. With a career that includes progressively responsible roles such as Senior Investment Officer and Credit Risk Officer, Sokona has developed expertise in public-private partnerships and climate finance. Prior experience includes serving as a Renewable Energy Advisor at the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, along with roles at IRENA, Mali Folkecenter Nyetaa, Agentschap NL, and the Stockholm Environment Institute. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Environment and Energy Management from the University of Twente and a Bachelor's degree in System Engineering and Design from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, complemented by an Associate's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from St. Cloud State University.