The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s leading governance instrument established by the African Union, has commended Côte d’Ivoire for its strides in political stability, economic transformation, and institutional reforms.

The remarks came during a working visit by Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, the APRM’s continental secretariat director general, who toured the national APRM commission’s offices in Cocody, eastern Abidjan, on July 21, 2026.

APRM highlights Côte d’Ivoire’s progress and future outlook

”We commend Côte d’Ivoire’s significant strides in consolidating political stability, advancing economic transformation, and implementing institutional reforms. These achievements lay a solid foundation for its upcoming second-generation peer review,” stated Rose-Quatre.

The APRM’s second-generation evaluation represents more than just an assessment—it offers Côte d’Ivoire a strategic opportunity to assess progress since its first review, pinpoint emerging governance challenges, and showcase best practices that could inspire other African nations.”

The APRM remains a voluntary, peer-driven governance tool rooted in mutual learning, transparency, accountability, and shared evaluation. ”Our goal isn’t to judge countries but to support them in strengthening democracy, political governance, economic governance, corporate governance, and socio-economic development,” she emphasized.

During her stay, Rose-Quatre and Côte d’Ivoire’s APRM national commission reviewed the roadmap for the second-generation evaluation, identified pending preparations, and aligned on concrete steps to ensure a smooth and effective review process.

”The continental secretariat is fully committed to providing Côte d’Ivoire with technical and institutional support throughout this journey. We view this collaboration as a true partnership built on trust, dialogue, and our shared dedication to strengthening governance across Africa,” she added.

Côte d’Ivoire’s governance initiatives gain regional recognition

PR David Moussa Soro, president of Côte d’Ivoire’s APRM national commission, underscored the institution’s mission to harness governance for national development. ”In Côte d’Ivoire, governance and development advance in lockstep,” he asserted.

He highlighted two national initiatives: the Summer University for Good Governance, designed to foster governance awareness at the grassroots level, and a peer-reviewed academic journal on African integration and governance. The latter aligns with the CAMES protocol to promote scholarly contributions on governance challenges and solutions.

Soro reaffirmed the national commission’s readiness to collaborate closely with the continental secretariat throughout the evaluation process.

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

APRM: a decade of governance transformation in Africa

Established in 2003, the APRM is a voluntary agreement among African states to evaluate and enhance governance at the highest levels. Its core objectives include promoting political stability, fostering economic integration, driving sustainable growth, and advancing inclusive development across the continent.