Midrand – 29 October 2025 – The APRM Continental Secretariat held a virtual engagement with national consultants responsible for collecting data for the forthcoming Africa Governance Index (AGI), which is set to be launched in the second quarter of 2026. The meeting provided a platform to review progress, address challenges, and refine the data collection methodology to ensure the AGI offers a comprehensive and credible picture of governance across the continent.
Opening the session, Mr Damien Thesee, Chief of Staff of the APRM Continental Secretariat reaffirmed its commitment to building a robust governance database that captures Africa’s realities across all thematic areas. Participants discussed persistent challenges such as limited access to official data, institutional bottlenecks, and varying national reporting capacities. The workshop served as a collaborative forum to share lessons and propose solutions that will strengthen the AGI’s methodological framework and data accuracy.
Mr. Jean-Yves Adou, acting Director of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Directorate commended the national consultants for their professionalism and dedication throughout the process, recognizing the complexity of data collection in 21 participating countries. The discussions highlighted the importance of sustained coordination between APRM National Secretariats and the Continental Secretariat to enhance efficiency, consistency, and communication throughout the AGI’s development cycle.
Representatives from Participating states, including Egypt, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, and Lesotho, reflected on their experiences in the field, underscoring the value of partnership with government institutions to ensure ownership of the data collection process. The workshop also reviewed progress on key thematic areas such as corporate governance and discussed updates on operational matters related to consultant coordination.
Mr. Jean-Yves Adou, acting Director of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) directorate, APRM Continental Secretariat, for his part, extended his appreciation to the consultants for participating in the workshop and demonstrating dedication, professionalism, and patience. He acknowledged the multi-faceted complexity of data collection in 21 countries. Mr. Adou indicated that the workshop would not only inform the development of the next cycle of the AGI but also strengthen communication between APRM National Secretariats and the Continental Secretariat.
Reflecting on the Africa Governance Index (AGI) process over the past three years, Ambassador Ashraf Rashed, Co-chairperson of the AGI Steering Committee, commended the APRM Continental Secretariat for its continued support and emphasized the importance of collaboration and experience-sharing among national consultants. Ambassador Rashed also urged consultants to engage with government stakeholders to ensure official ownership of the data collection process.
The APRM Continental Secretariat experts, Mr. Peter Katwesige and Dr. Sampson Osei presented updates on the progress of the AGI data collection, highlighting key findings, methodological refinements, and the overall continental perspective on governance data. National consultants from several countries shared the challenges encountered during fieldwork and the strides made in gathering both primary and secondary data.
As the meeting concluded, participants reiterated the central role of reliable governance data in driving evidence-based policymaking and continental integration. The APRM emphasized its resolve to deliver a comprehensive and credible Africa Governance Index that reflects the continent’s achievements and ongoing efforts toward good governance.
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