Paz e Segurança através de Boa Governação: Um guia para o Mecanismo de Apreciação pelos Pares da NEPAD

This report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) within the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) and its integration with the African Union (AU). It details the APRM's organizational structure, the five-stage country review process, and the challenges of harmonizing political governance assessments with existing AU bodies like the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.

• The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is designed to promote policies and practices that lead to political stability and economic growth through sustainable development and accelerated regional and continental economic integration.
• The APRM utilizes four types of assessments for member countries: a basic national assessment within 18 months of joining, periodic reviews every two to four years, ad-hoc reviews requested by the country, and reviews triggered by potential political or economic crises.
• The country review process consists of five stages: background research and action plan outlining, a country visit to build consensus with stakeholders, preparation of recommendations by the APRM team, internal presentation and discussion of recommendations, and finally, the public disclosure of the report.
• The APRM's governance structure includes the APR Forum (the highest decision-making authority composed of Heads of State), the APR Panel of Eminent Persons (responsible for oversight and integrity), and the APR Secretariat (providing technical and administrative support).
• As of April 1, 2003, the APR Forum consisted of 10 countries that signed the Memorandum of Understanding: Algeria, Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda.
• The APRM's assessment areas are divided into four categories: democracy and political governance, economic governance and management, corporate governance, and socio-economic development.
• There is a significant overlap and potential for conflict between the APRM and the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC), as the PSC is also tasked with promoting democratic practices, good governance, and the rule of law to prevent conflict.
• The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights faces legitimacy issues because the publication of its reports is subject to the decision of the Assembly of Heads of State, who are often the ones being reviewed.
• The APRM is primarily funded by participating member states, while donor assistance is sought specifically for the implementation of Action Programs and capacity building.
• The report notes a proliferation of human rights mechanisms in Africa, arguing that creating new bodies like the APRM and the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights may dilute resources and effort rather than strengthening the existing African Commission.

APA

Cilliers, J. (2003). Paz e Segurança através de Boa Governação: Um guia para o Mecanismo de Apreciação pelos Pares da NEPAD. Institute for Security Studies. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/70Port.pdf

Chicago

Cilliers, Jakkie. Paz e Segurança através de Boa Governação: Um guia para o Mecanismo de Apreciação pelos Pares da NEPAD. Institute for Security Studies, 2003. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/70Port.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{cilliers2003paz, author = {Cilliers, Jakkie}, title = {{Paz e Segurança através de Boa Governação: Um guia para o Mecanismo de Apreciação pelos Pares da NEPAD}}, institution = {Institute for Security Studies}, year = {2003}, month = apr, url = {https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/70Port.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }