Côte d’Ivoire praised for governance progress as second evaluation nears
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s premier governance assessment tool established by the African Union, has commended Côte d’Ivoire for its significant strides in political stability, economic transformation, and institutional reforms.
Speaking during a working visit to Abidjan’s Cocody district, Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, Director-General of the APRM Continental Secretariat, highlighted the West African nation’s achievements. ”Côte d’Ivoire has demonstrated remarkable commitment to consolidating political stability, driving economic transformation, and implementing institutional reforms. These milestones provide a robust foundation for the upcoming second-generation country review,” she noted.
The APRM Director-General’s remarks followed a meeting at the APRM National Commission headquarters in Abidjan, where she reaffirmed the Continental Secretariat’s dedication to supporting Côte d’Ivoire throughout its second-generation evaluation preparations.
Second-generation evaluation: a strategic opportunity for Côte d’Ivoire
”This second-generation evaluation represents more than just an assessment exercise—it’s a strategic opportunity for Côte d’Ivoire to take stock of progress since its first review, pinpoint emerging governance challenges, and showcase best practices that could inspire other African nations,” Rose-Quatre explained.
The APRM, she emphasized, remains Africa’s leading governance instrument, operating on principles of voluntary participation, mutual learning, transparency, accountability, and peer evaluation.
”Our mission isn’t to pass judgment but to support nations in strengthening democratic governance, political leadership, economic management, corporate governance, and socio-economic development,” Rose-Quatre clarified.
During her visit, the APRM team worked with Ivorian officials to finalize the evaluation roadmap, identify pending preparations, and establish concrete measures for launching the assessment under optimal conditions.
”The Continental Secretariat is fully committed to providing Côte d’Ivoire with all necessary technical and institutional support throughout this process. We view this collaboration as a genuine partnership built on trust, dialogue, and our shared commitment to enhancing governance across our continent,” she added.
Ivorian governance initiatives gain regional recognition
PR David Moussa Soro, President of Côte d’Ivoire’s National APRM Commission, underscored the institution’s mission to harness governance for national development.
”In Côte d’Ivoire, governance and development walk hand in hand,” he stated. ”We’ve developed two national knowledge-sharing platforms: the Summer University for Good Governance and the scientific journal on African integration in governance. The first initiative aims to cultivate good governance culture among grassroots populations, while the second serves the academic community by providing a peer-reviewed platform for governance research aligned with CAMES standards.”
Soro further reaffirmed the National Commission’s commitment to collaborating closely with the Continental Secretariat throughout the evaluation process.
The APRM Director-General is scheduled to meet with Côte d’Ivoire’s Senate on July 22, 2026, followed by discussions with Nialé Kaba, the country’s Foreign Minister.
The APRM, launched in 2003, is a voluntary agreement among African states to evaluate and enhance governance at the highest levels. Its objectives include promoting political stability, regional economic integration, sustainable growth, and inclusive development across the continent.
