African peer review mechanism commends Côte d’Ivoire’s governance strides
During an official visit to Abidjan, the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), the continent’s premier governance assessment instrument under the African Union, publicly recognized Côte d’Ivoire’s significant advances in political stability, economic transformation, and institutional reforms.
The APRM’s continental secretariat delegation, led by Director-General Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, engaged in productive discussions with national authorities in Cocody, eastern Abidjan, on July 21, 2026. The meetings focused on finalizing preparations for the country’s upcoming second-generation peer review assessment.
”We commend Côte d’Ivoire’s remarkable efforts in strengthening political stability, driving economic transformation, and implementing crucial institutional reforms. These achievements form a solid foundation for the second-generation evaluation,” declared Rose-Quatre during the working session.
The APRM’s second-generation assessment represents more than a routine evaluation—it offers Côte d’Ivoire a strategic opportunity to:
- Conduct a comprehensive review of progress since its first evaluation
- Pinpoint emerging governance challenges
- Highlight successful practices that could benefit other African nations
Founded on principles of voluntarism, mutual learning, transparency, accountability, and peer evaluation, the APRM remains Africa’s leading governance framework. ”Our mission transcends mere assessment—we exist to support nations in enhancing democratic governance, political stability, economic management, corporate governance, and socio-economic development”, explained Rose-Quatre.
The continental secretariat pledged continued technical and institutional support throughout Côte d’Ivoire’s evaluation process. ”This partnership is built on mutual trust, open dialogue, and our shared commitment to strengthening governance across the continent,” she emphasized.
National initiatives align with continental governance goals
Speaking at the same event, President David Moussa Soro of Côte d’Ivoire’s APRM National Commission underscored the direct link between effective governance and national development.
”In Côte d’Ivoire, governance and development advance in lockstep,” stated Pr Soro. He highlighted two innovative national initiatives designed to promote good governance:
- Summer University for Good Governance: Targeting local populations to disseminate governance best practices at the grassroots level
- Journal of African Integration in Governance: A scholarly platform for academic research on governance challenges, aligned with CAMES protocols
The following day, Rose-Quatre’s delegation met with Côte d’Ivoire’s Senate and held substantive discussions with Foreign Affairs Minister Nialé Kaba to further align national priorities with APRM objectives.
APRM’s foundational role in African governance
Established in 2003 through a voluntary agreement among African states, the APRM serves as a peer-driven mechanism to:
- Evaluate governance at the highest levels
- Drive political stability and economic integration
- Foster sustainable development across the continent
