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

African Peer Review Mechanism highlights Côte d’Ivoire’s leadership in governance transformation

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

Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, Director-General of the APRM Continental Secretariat, emphasized the country’s progress during a working visit to Abidjan on July 21, 2026. Speaking from the National APRM Commission headquarters in Cocody, she highlighted Côte d’Ivoire’s commitment to strengthening its governance foundation as a critical step toward its upcoming second-generation country review.

”Côte d’Ivoire’s efforts in consolidating political stability, driving economic transformation, and advancing institutional reforms have laid a solid groundwork for its second-generation evaluation. These achievements reflect not only national progress but also regional leadership,” she stated.

The APRM Director-General underlined that the second-generation review is far more than a routine assessment—it represents a strategic opportunity for Côte d’Ivoire to evaluate its progress since its first evaluation, address emerging governance challenges, and showcase best practices that could inspire other African nations.

The APRM, she noted, remains Africa’s premier governance tool, built on principles of voluntarism, mutual learning, transparency, accountability, and peer evaluation. ”Our mission is not to pass judgment but to support countries in enhancing democracy, political governance, economic governance, corporate governance, and socio-economic development,” she explained.

During her visit, Ms. Rose-Quatre and Côte d’Ivoire’s officials reviewed the evaluation roadmap, identified pending preparations, and agreed on concrete measures to ensure a smooth and impactful assessment process. ”The Continental Secretariat is fully committed to providing Côte d’Ivoire with the technical and institutional support needed. This partnership is rooted in trust, dialogue, and our shared commitment to advancing governance across the continent,” she affirmed.

National initiatives align with continental governance goals

Pr David Moussa Soro, President of the National APRM Commission, echoed the continent’s recognition of Côte d’Ivoire’s governance progress. ”In Côte d’Ivoire, governance and development are advancing hand in hand,” he remarked.

He highlighted two national initiatives designed to promote good governance: the Summer University for Good Governance, aimed at fostering governance awareness among the public, and a scientific journal on African integration and governance, targeting academia. The latter provides a platform for scholarly publications on governance issues in line with CAMES protocols.

Pr Soro reaffirmed the National APRM Commission’s dedication to collaborating closely with the Continental Secretariat to ensure Côte d’Ivoire maximizes the benefits of its second-generation review.

The APRM Director-General’s agenda also included a meeting with the Ivorian Senate on July 22, 2026, followed by discussions with Nialé Kaba, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Established in 2003, the APRM is a voluntary agreement among African states to assess and improve governance at the highest levels. Its objectives include promoting political stability, economic integration, sustainable growth, and development across the continent.