Côte d’Ivoire praised for political stability and governance reforms by african peer review mechanism

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 sustained efforts in bolstering political stability, economic transformation, and institutional reforms.

During an official visit to Abidjan, Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, Director-General of the APRM Continental Secretariat, highlighted the country’s remarkable progress. Speaking at the headquarters of the National APRM Commission in Cocody, she emphasized that Côte d’Ivoire’s achievements provide a robust foundation for its upcoming second-generation peer review evaluation.

“We recognize the significant strides Côte d’Ivoire has made in reinforcing political stability, driving economic growth, and advancing institutional reforms. These milestones are invaluable as we prepare for a deeper assessment,” Rose-Quatre stated.

The second-generation evaluation, she explained, is not merely an assessment but a strategic opportunity for the country to reflect on its progress since its first review, pinpoint emerging governance challenges, and showcase best practices that could serve as models for other African nations.

The APRM, founded on principles of voluntary participation, mutual learning, transparency, accountability, and peer evaluation, remains the continent’s go-to framework for improving governance standards.

“Our role is not to judge but to support nations in strengthening democracy, political governance, economic governance, corporate governance, and socio-economic development,” Rose-Quatre added.

During her stay, she outlined plans to collaborate with Ivorian authorities to finalize the evaluation roadmap, address pending preparations, and ensure a seamless assessment process. The Continental Secretariat is fully committed to providing technical and institutional support throughout this journey, fostering a partnership built on trust and shared commitment to advancing governance across Africa.

Earlier, PR David Moussa Soro, President of the National APRM Commission, underscored the institution’s mission to align governance with development goals in Côte d’Ivoire.

“In Côte d’Ivoire, governance and development are advancing in lockstep,” he remarked. “We have launched two national initiatives: the Summer University for Good Governance, designed to instill governance values among citizens, and a scientific journal on African integration and governance. The latter caters to the academic community, offering a platform to publish research aligned with CAMES standards.”

Soro also reaffirmed the National Commission’s readiness to work closely with the Continental Secretariat to ensure the success of the evaluation process.

On the following day, Rose-Quatre is scheduled to meet with the Ivorian Senate and hold discussions with Nialé Kaba, the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The APRM, launched in 2003, is a voluntary agreement among African states to assess and enhance governance at the highest levels. Its core objectives include promoting political stability, economic integration, sustainable growth, and long-term development across the continent.