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Mnangagwa calls for APRM participation
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on all Zimbabweans, including civil society organisations, the private sector and academia, to actively participate in the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), describing it as an important tool for strengthening governance and promoting sustainable development.
Speaking at the launch of the APRM in Harare on Friday, Mnangagwa said the mechanism was not solely a government initiative but one that required the involvement of all sectors of society.
"The APRM is not for the government alone, but for every Zimbabwean. The mechanism is a vital tool for inclusive growth and sustainable socio-economic development," he said.
Zimbabwe acceded to the APRM in February 2020 and has since undergone a targeted review under the theme "Economic Governance and Management." The country received its targeted review report during the African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government in February this year.
Mnangagwa said the government had already prepared a National Programme of Action Matrix to implement recommendations emerging from the review process.
He said broad participation by government ministries, civil society organisations, academic institutions, the private sector and ordinary citizens would be critical to ensuring the success of the initiative.
The President also reaffirmed Zimbabwe's commitment to Pan-Africanism, regional integration and economic sovereignty, saying African countries must determine their own development path.
"The participation in the APRM will strengthen national institutions, deepen reforms and entrench governance principles that promote efficiency, fairness and excellence," he said.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Amon Murwira said the launch of the APRM represented another milestone in Zimbabwe's efforts to improve governance and advance socio-economic development.
He said the mechanism would support the country's reform agenda while contributing to the African Union's long-term development blueprint, Agenda 2063.
The APRM is a voluntary governance self-assessment mechanism established by the African Union to encourage member states to improve political, economic and corporate governance through peer review and the implementation of agreed reforms.
Speaking at the launch of the APRM in Harare on Friday, Mnangagwa said the mechanism was not solely a government initiative but one that required the involvement of all sectors of society.
"The APRM is not for the government alone, but for every Zimbabwean. The mechanism is a vital tool for inclusive growth and sustainable socio-economic development," he said.
Zimbabwe acceded to the APRM in February 2020 and has since undergone a targeted review under the theme "Economic Governance and Management." The country received its targeted review report during the African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government in February this year.
Mnangagwa said the government had already prepared a National Programme of Action Matrix to implement recommendations emerging from the review process.
He said broad participation by government ministries, civil society organisations, academic institutions, the private sector and ordinary citizens would be critical to ensuring the success of the initiative.
The President also reaffirmed Zimbabwe's commitment to Pan-Africanism, regional integration and economic sovereignty, saying African countries must determine their own development path.
"The participation in the APRM will strengthen national institutions, deepen reforms and entrench governance principles that promote efficiency, fairness and excellence," he said.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Amon Murwira said the launch of the APRM represented another milestone in Zimbabwe's efforts to improve governance and advance socio-economic development.
He said the mechanism would support the country's reform agenda while contributing to the African Union's long-term development blueprint, Agenda 2063.
The APRM is a voluntary governance self-assessment mechanism established by the African Union to encourage member states to improve political, economic and corporate governance through peer review and the implementation of agreed reforms.
Source - Newsday
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