The Chief Executive Officer of the African Peer Review Mechanism, Marie-Antoinette Rose-Cater, has expressed her interest in strengthening the partnership with Tunisia. During a meeting with Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, in New York on September 24, 2026, Rose-Cater discussed potential areas of cooperation, including credit rating, governance, and the implementation of Agenda 2063 for Africa.
Minister Nafti highlighted Tunisia's reform efforts in governance and digital transformation, as well as its participation in several programs under the African Agenda 2063. He also expressed Tunisia's willingness to further strengthen cooperation with the African Peer Review Mechanism and benefit from its services. Tunisia hosts the African Institute for Statistics, and Nafti emphasized the country's commitment to working with the Mechanism to promote good governance.
The African Peer Review Mechanism was established in 2003 to evaluate and review governance in African countries, with the aim of promoting political stability and accelerating economic integration on the continent. The Mechanism provides a platform for countries to assess their governance and identify areas for improvement. Tunisia's engagement with the Mechanism is seen as a positive step towards promoting good governance and transparency.
During the meeting, Rose-Cater and Nafti discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Tunisia and the African Peer Review Mechanism. The two officials also explored opportunities for technical assistance and capacity building in areas such as governance, economic management, and institutional reform. Tunisia's participation in the Mechanism is expected to promote accountability and transparency in the country's governance.
The African Peer Review Mechanism has been endorsed by the African Union as a key instrument for promoting good governance and economic development in Africa. The Mechanism has reviewed several African countries, providing them with recommendations for improving their governance and institutional frameworks. Tunisia's review is expected to identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for reform.
Tunisia's interest in strengthening its partnership with the African Peer Review Mechanism reflects the country's commitment to promoting good governance and transparency. The partnership is expected to promote economic development, improve institutional frameworks, and enhance accountability in Tunisia. The two parties are expected to work together to implement the recommendations of the review and promote sustainable development in Tunisia.
The meeting between Rose-Cater and Nafti highlights the importance of international cooperation in promoting good governance and economic development. The African Peer Review Mechanism provides a valuable platform for countries to engage in peer-to-peer learning and exchange best practices in governance. Tunisia's engagement with the Mechanism is expected to promote regional integration and economic development in Africa.
Key points
- - Tunisia expresses interest in strengthening partnership with African Peer Review Mechanism - The partnership aims to promote good governance, transparency, and economic development - The African Peer Review Mechanism was established in 2003 to evaluate and review governance in African countries
