Mariama Hamani
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s premier governance assessment tool established by the African Union, has commended Côte d’Ivoire for its strides in political stability, economic transformation, and institutional reforms.
”We acknowledge the significant strides Côte d’Ivoire has made in consolidating political stability, driving economic growth, and implementing institutional reforms. These achievements lay a solid foundation for its second-generation evaluation,” stated Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, CEO of the APRM Continental Secretariat.
During her working visit to Côte d’Ivoire on July 21, 2026, Ms. Rose-Quatre concluded meetings at the APRM National Commission headquarters in Cocody, Abidjan. She reaffirmed the Continental Secretariat’s commitment to supporting Côte d’Ivoire throughout its preparations for the upcoming evaluation.
second-generation evaluation: a strategic milestone for good governance
”The second-generation evaluation is more than an assessment—it’s a strategic opportunity for Côte d’Ivoire to review progress since its first evaluation, identify emerging governance challenges, and highlight best practices that could inspire other member states,” she explained.
The APRM, she emphasized, remains Africa’s leading governance instrument, operating on principles of voluntary participation, mutual learning, transparency, accountability, and peer review.
”Our goal is not to judge, but to guide countries toward stronger democracy, political governance, economic governance, corporate governance, and socio-economic development,” she added.
During her stay, Ms. Rose-Quatre and Côte d’Ivoire’s officials reviewed the evaluation roadmap, finalized pending preparations, and agreed on concrete measures to ensure a smooth assessment process.
”The Continental Secretariat is fully committed to providing Côte d’Ivoire with the technical and institutional support needed throughout this process. We see this as a true partnership built on trust, dialogue, and our shared dedication to improving governance across the continent,” she noted.
local initiatives driving governance and development
David Moussa Soro, President of Côte d’Ivoire’s APRM National Commission, highlighted the country’s commitment to using governance as a catalyst for development.
”In Côte d’Ivoire, governance and development move in lockstep,” he declared. ”We have launched two national initiatives: an annual summer university for good governance and a peer-reviewed journal on African integration and governance. The first aims to instill a culture of good governance among the public, while the second provides a scholarly platform aligned with the CAMES standards for academic research on governance.”
Mr. Soro also underscored the National Commission’s readiness to collaborate closely with the Continental Secretariat.
The following day, Ms. Rose-Quatre was scheduled to meet with the Ivorian Senate and hold discussions with Nialé Kaba, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
the APRM: a voluntary framework for sustainable progress
The APRM, launched in 2003, is a voluntary agreement among African states to evaluate and enhance governance at the highest level. Its mission is to foster political stability, economic integration, growth, and sustainable development across the continent.
Boureima Amadou
