NDN Staffer
Accra, Ghana, Aug. 14 – A high-level delegation from Namibia, led by Mr. Lineekela J. Mboti, Chief Executive Officer of the Namibian African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), recently embarked on a fact-finding mission to Ghana to gain in-depth knowledge of the country’s successful implementation of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and its robust civic education program.
The delegation engaged with officials from Ghana’s National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), the National Governing Council of the APRM-Ghana, and other prominent state institutions. The focus of the discussions centred on Ghana’s extensive experience in effectively implementing the APRM, a voluntary framework established among African nations for governance and development assessments at the Head of State peer level.
Ghana, one of the founding members of the APRM, has been actively participating in the program since 2003, successfully completing two cycles of review and currently preparing for its third cycle.
The Namibian delegation expressed a keen interest in understanding how Ghana has seamlessly integrated the APRM into its national governance system. The NCCE plays a pivotal role in this integration process, and the Namibian delegation was particularly intrigued by the Commission’s efforts in raising awareness of the APRM and fostering collaboration with civil society organizations.
Furthermore, the Namibian delegation was keen on learning from Ghana’s exemplary civic education program. With the NCCE as the driving force behind promoting civic education in Ghana, the delegation eagerly absorbed insights into the Commission’s methodologies and strategies.
Impressed by Ghana’s accomplishments in APRM implementation and civic education, the Namibian delegation is confident in leveraging this newfound knowledge to elevate the APRM-Namibia initiative to a success story.
The visit by the Namibian delegation to Ghana proved highly productive, highlighting the potential for mutual learning and cooperation between the two nations. The Namibian delegation extends sincere gratitude for the warm reception received in Ghana and looks forward to continuing fruitful collaboration in the future.
