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 official visit to Abidjan in July 2026, Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, Director-General of the APRM Continental Secretariat, highlighted the country’s commitment to strengthening governance as a cornerstone for sustainable development.
APRM hails Côte d’Ivoire’s leadership in regional governance
”We recognize Côte d’Ivoire’s significant efforts in consolidating political stability, driving economic change, and implementing institutional reforms. These achievements lay a solid foundation for the upcoming second-generation peer review,” stated Rose-Quatre, who met with local officials in Cocody to discuss final preparations.
The second-generation evaluation represents more than just an assessment—it is a strategic opportunity for Côte d’Ivoire to assess progress since its first review, address evolving governance challenges, and showcase best practices for other African nations. The APRM, founded on principles of voluntarism, mutual learning, transparency, accountability, and peer evaluation, remains Africa’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 emphasized.
Strengthening collaboration ahead of the 2026 review
During her stay, the APRM delegation worked with Côte d’Ivoire’s National APRM Commission to review the evaluation roadmap, finalize pending preparations, and agree on concrete measures to ensure a smooth and effective assessment process.
”The Continental Secretariat is fully committed to providing Côte d’Ivoire with the technical and institutional support needed throughout this process. This partnership is built on trust, dialogue, and our shared dedication to improving governance across the continent,” Rose-Quatre added.
National initiatives align with governance goals
David Moussa Soro, President of Côte d’Ivoire’s National APRM Commission, underscored the link between governance and development, stating, ”In Côte d’Ivoire, governance and progress move in lockstep.”
He highlighted two national initiatives: the Summer University for Good Governance, aimed at promoting governance principles among the public, and a scientific journal on African integration and governance, designed for academic discourse. Both initiatives align with the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) standards, reinforcing Côte d’Ivoire’s commitment to knowledge-sharing and governance excellence.
Soro reaffirmed the National Commission’s readiness to collaborate closely with the Continental Secretariat to advance the country’s governance agenda.
The APRM, launched in 2003, is a voluntary agreement among African states to evaluate and enhance governance at the highest levels. Its mission is to foster political stability, economic integration, sustainable growth, and long-term development across the continent.