APRM is constantly in the news, recent mention includes:
PROFESSOR MOHAMMED SÉGHIR BABÈS IS THE NEW CHAIRPERSON OF THE APR PANEL OF EMINENT PERSONS PRESS RELEASE Kampala, 26 July 2010
Other News Headlines
27-07-2010 - 13th SUMMIT OF THE AFRICAN PEER REVIEW FORUM (APR FORUM) PRESS RELEASE
30-03-2010 - A call for Submissions
07-10-2009 - APRM at crossroads: Where is the African Union leadership?
21-08-2009 - Communiqué final 11ème Sommet du Forum du MAEP
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About APRM
APRM Overview
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is a mutually agreed instrument voluntarily acceded to by the Member States of the African Union (AU) as an African self-monitoring mechanism. The APRM is a bold, unique and innovative approach designed and implemented by Africans for Africa.
APRM Forum
The overall responsibility for the APRM is vested in the Committee of Participating Heads of State and Government of the Member States of the APRM (APR Forum].
The mandate of the APR Forum includes among others:
- appointing the APR Panel of Eminent Persons; considering the country review reports, making appropriate recommendations to the reviewed countries; and exercising constructive peer dialogue and persuasion;
- ensuring that the APR process is fully funded;
- and persuading development partners to provide technical and financial assistance to support the implementation of the Programme of Action of the reviewed countries.
APRM Panel
A Panel of Eminent Persons (APR Panel) depicting regional and gender diversity was appointed by the Heads of State to oversee the conduct of the APRM process and ensure its integrity. The APR Panel is assisted by the APR Secretariat, which provides the secretarial, technical, co-ordinating and administrative support services for the APRM. The APRM Secretariat is currently established in the NEPAD Secretariat in Midrand, South Africa
The composition of the APR Panel is the following:
- Prof. Mohamed Seghir Babes (Northern Africa
- Ms. Domitila Mukantaganzwa (East Africa)
- H.E Amos C. Sawyer (West Africa)
- Dr. Siteke G. Mwale (Southern Africa)
- Mrs. Julienne Ondziel-Gnelenga (Congo)
- Barrister Akere Muna (Cameroon)
Former Members of the APR Panel:
- Prof. Adebayo Adedeji (West Africa); - Chairperson
- Dr. Dorothy Njeuma (Central Africa);
- Ambassador Bethuel Kiplagat (East Africa);
- Ms. Marie-Angelique Savane (West Africa);
- Dr. Graca Machel (Southern Africa);
- Dr. Chris Stals (Southern Africa); and
- Prof. Mohammed Seghir Babes (Northern Africa).
APRM Secretariat
The APRM Secretariat (APR Secretariat) provides secretarial, technical, coordinating and administrative support for the APRM