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 her working visit to the country, Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, Director-General of the APRM Continental Secretariat, highlighted the significant progress made by Côte d’Ivoire. She emphasized that these efforts lay a solid foundation for the upcoming second-generation country review, which will assess further advancements since the first evaluation.
”We recognize Côte d’Ivoire’s remarkable commitment to strengthening political stability, driving economic change, and implementing institutional reforms. These achievements provide a robust framework for the next phase of evaluation,” stated Rose-Quatre during a meeting at the APRM National Commission’s offices in Cocody, Abidjan, on July 21, 2026.
The second-generation evaluation represents more than just an assessment—it is a strategic opportunity for Côte d’Ivoire to reflect on its progress, address emerging governance challenges, and showcase best practices that could inspire other African nations. The APRM, built on principles of voluntary participation, mutual learning, transparency, accountability, and peer review, remains the continent’s leading governance instrument.
”Our goal is not to judge but to support countries in enhancing 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 on finalizing the evaluation roadmap, identifying pending preparations, and agreeing on concrete steps to ensure a smooth launch of the assessment process. ”The Continental Secretariat is fully committed to providing Côte d’Ivoire with technical and institutional support throughout this journey. We view this as a true partnership rooted in trust, dialogue, and our shared dedication to improving governance across Africa,” she affirmed.
Prior to her remarks, PR David Moussa Soro, President of the APRM National Commission, underscored the institution’s mission to align governance with Côte d’Ivoire’s development goals. ”In Côte d’Ivoire, governance and progress move in lockstep,” he observed.
Soro also highlighted two national initiatives designed to promote good governance: the Summer University for Good Governance, which aims to instill governance principles among local communities, and a scientific journal on African integration and governance, targeting the academic sphere. The latter provides a platform for scholarly publications on governance issues in line with the CAMES protocol.
The following day, Rose-Quatre was scheduled to meet with Côte d’Ivoire’s Senate before holding discussions with Nialé Kaba, the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Established in 2003, the APRM is a voluntary agreement among African states to evaluate and improve governance at the highest levels. Its objectives include fostering political stability, economic integration, growth, and sustainable development across the continent.
