African Peer Review Mechanism commends Côte d’Ivoire’s governance strides
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s premier governance assessment tool established by the African Union, has lauded Côte d’Ivoire’s relentless efforts toward political stability, economic transformation, and institutional reforms.
Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, Director-General of the APRM Continental Secretariat, highlighted these achievements during an official visit to Abidjan. Meeting with local authorities at the APRM National Commission’s Cocody headquarters in eastern Abidjan, she underscored the significance of Côte d’Ivoire’s progress as a foundation for its upcoming second-generation country review.
“We commend Côte d’Ivoire’s remarkable strides in consolidating political stability, driving economic change, and advancing institutional reforms. These milestones lay a robust groundwork for the second-generation evaluation,” Rose-Quatre stated.
The second-generation review, she emphasized, is far more than a routine assessment—it represents a strategic milestone. For Côte d’Ivoire, it offers a chance to reflect on advancements since its first evaluation, pinpoint emerging governance challenges, and showcase best practices that could guide other African member states.
The APRM, she added, remains Africa’s leading governance instrument, built on principles of voluntary participation, peer learning, transparency, accountability, and mutual evaluation. Its core mission is not to pass judgment but to empower nations through continuous improvement in democratic governance, political and economic management, corporate accountability, and socio-economic progress.
Rose-Quatre also revealed that during her stay, the Continental Secretariat will collaborate with Ivorian officials to finalize the evaluation roadmap, address pending preparations, and agree on concrete measures to ensure a smooth and effective assessment process.
“Our continental secretariat is fully committed to providing Côte d’Ivoire with all necessary technical and institutional support throughout this process. This partnership is rooted in trust, open dialogue, and our shared dedication to strengthening governance across our continent,” she affirmed.
Pr David Moussa Soro, President of the APRM National Commission in Côte d’Ivoire, echoed this sentiment, stressing that governance and development in the country are advancing in tandem.
“In Côte d’Ivoire, governance is not just a concept—it is a driver of progress,” he said. “We have launched two national initiatives: the Summer University for Good Governance, aimed at fostering governance culture among citizens, and a peer-reviewed academic journal on African integration and governance, aligned with CAMES standards. These tools are designed to promote governance excellence from the grassroots to the academic sphere.”
The National Commission, he noted, is fully aligned with the Continental Secretariat’s mission and stands ready to support the upcoming second-generation review.
The following day, Rose-Quatre was scheduled to meet with the Ivorian Senate before holding discussions with Nialé Kaba, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The APRM, launched in 2003, is a voluntary agreement among African states aimed at evaluating and enhancing governance at the highest level. Its goals include promoting political stability, economic integration, sustainable growth, and long-term development across the continent.
