Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on APRM: Renewed Vision for Adaptive Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa
- When: 25 September 2025| 1.00 – 2.30 PM
- Venue: UN Secretariat General- 26th Floor
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The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is a voluntarily acceded initiative committed to advancing good governance across the African continent. In alignment with the decisions of the African Union (AU) Assembly, the APRM has strategically evolved its continental and global engagements to effectively fulfil its mandate. This includes supporting the tracking of governance progress in Africa and assisting Member States in monitoring and evaluating governance dimensions of Agenda 2063, under the framework of AU institutional reforms initiated in 2017. This progress has been made possible through the valuable support of a range of partners, including United Nations agencies.
The APRM–United Nations collaboration has played a critical role in promoting governance reforms in countries such as South Africa, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Egypt, Nigeria, Namibia, Zambia, and Uganda. Notable initiatives include the APRM–UNDESA programme aimed at accelerating the implementation of the Principles of Effective Governance for the SDGs and Agenda 2063, and the APRM–UNOSSC partnership to strengthen South-South Cooperation within Africa’s governance ecosystem. These efforts have supported more inclusive and consistent voluntary reporting mechanisms, leading to measurable outcomes with the support of diverse development partners.
The APRM Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue is a timely initiative designed to amplify the Mechanism’s contribution to strengthening governance reform amid a fragmented global landscape and evolving continental dynamics. It provides a vital platform for dialogue among APRM, high-level representatives from AU Member States, and strategic partners to share insights and align priorities in support of a more resilient and accountable governance ecosystem—guided by the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of Agenda 2063.
Objectives and Expected Outcomes
- Forge the APRM–UN Partnership on Governance in Africa: Deepen the ongoing dialogue between APRM and United Nations agencies by amplifying joint efforts to address governance challenges across the continent. This includes highlighting key governance trends and shared priorities, with particular emphasis on the implementation of Agenda 2063’s Moonshot 3—which aims to entrench democratic values and strong institutions—and the AU’s Theme of the Year, reinforcing a collective commitment to good governance and peacebuilding.
- Share insights of key findings and recommendations of APRM’s flagship publications and continental initiatives, including the African Governance Report and the outcomes of the Third High-Level Forum on South-South Cooperation. These knowledge products provide critical evidence to inform policymaking, foster accountability, and encourage peer learning among AU Member States.
- Raise awareness and support for the APRM Strategic Plan (2025–2028): Engage development partners, philanthropic foundations, and key governance stakeholders in championing the APRM Strategic Plan for 2025–2028. The plan outlines priority interventions to strengthen governance mechanisms, promote institutional resilience, and enhance the APRM’s operational effectiveness across the continent.
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