African Peer Review Mechanism highlights Côte d’Ivoire’s progress in governance
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.
During an official visit to Abidjan’s Cocody district on July 21, 2026, Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, Director-General of the APRM Continental Secretariat, praised the country’s efforts in strengthening governance frameworks ahead of its second-generation peer review.
“We recognize Côte d’Ivoire’s significant contributions to consolidating political stability, driving economic change, and advancing institutional reforms. These achievements lay a strong foundation for the upcoming second-generation evaluation,” Rose-Quatre stated in her address to APRM’s national commission in Côte d’Ivoire.
The second-generation country review is more than a mere assessment—it is a strategic opportunity for Côte d’Ivoire to evaluate progress since its first evaluation, address emerging governance challenges, and showcase best practices that could inspire other African nations.”
Rose-Quatre emphasized that the APRM is rooted in voluntary participation, peer learning, transparency, and accountability, with the primary goal of fostering democratic governance, economic governance, corporate governance, and socio-economic development across the continent.
“Our role is not to judge but to empower nations in strengthening their democratic institutions and governance systems,” she added. “During this visit, we are working closely with Ivorian authorities to finalize the evaluation roadmap, identify pending preparations, and agree on concrete steps to ensure a smooth and impactful assessment process.”
The Continental Secretariat has pledged to provide Côte d’Ivoire with technical and institutional support throughout the evaluation, framing the collaboration as a partnership built on trust, dialogue, and a shared commitment to advancing governance in Africa.
Côte d’Ivoire’s governance initiatives gain regional recognition
Pr David Moussa Soro, President of Côte d’Ivoire’s APRM National Commission, underscored the critical link between governance and development in the country.
“In Côte d’Ivoire, governance and development move forward together,” he said. “We have established two national platforms to share experiences: the Summer University for Good Governance and the Journal of African Integration and Governance. The first initiative aims to promote good governance at the grassroots level, while the second provides a scholarly platform for African governance research, aligned with the CAMES academic standards.”
Soro also reaffirmed the National Commission’s commitment to supporting the Continental Secretariat’s work, paving the way for productive engagements ahead.
On July 22, 2026, Rose-Quatre is scheduled to meet with the Ivorian Senate and hold discussions with Nialé Kaba, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
APRM: A voluntary framework for African governance excellence
Established in 2003, the APRM is a voluntary agreement among African states designed to assess and improve governance at the highest levels. Its mission is to promote political stability, economic integration, sustainable growth, and development across the continent.
