Press Briefing of the APR Forum

The African Peer Review Mechanism [APRM] is a Pan-African initiative to improve good governance and promote Socio-Economic Development. The objective of the APRM is to promote the adoption of policies, standards and best practices that enhance political stability, economic growth and sustainable development. (Thirty-five) African countries are currently members of the APRM. The APRM Forum of Heads of State and Government [APR Forum] has completed peer reviews in (17) seventeen countries.

Djibouti is the Eighteenth (18th) Country to be peer reviewed at the Special Summit of the Heads of State and Government Participating in the APRM (APR Forum) scheduled for 29 January 2016 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Within the framework of the 26th AU Summit, H.E. President Uhuru KENYATTA, will be on Friday 29 January 2016: at 18h30 pm hold a Press briefing on the following issues of the Revitalization of APRM.

The briefing will be held at the new Old Plenary Building– Au Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Journalist are invited to take part in the press briefing

Media contact:

Mr. Molalet TSEDEKE: Media Centre Coordinator

AU Commission; Tel: +251 911630631; Email: molalett@africa-union.org

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

APRM Secretariat:

Mr. Jean Yves-Adou

HOD: : Knowledge Management, M&E and Review Support

Tel: +251 912149860; Email: Jean.adou@aprm-au.org or elizabeth.senamolela@aprm-au.org (Secretary); Website:http:webmail.aprm-au.org

Directorate of Information and Communication
Directorate of Information and Communication | Information and Communication | African Union Commission

Tel: +251-11-5517700 | Fax: | E-mail: DIC@africa-union.org | Web:www.au.int

Addis Ababa | Ethiopia