Review of The African Peer Review Mechanism: Lessons from the Pioneers "Good for Government": Reviewed Work(s): The African Peer Review Mechanism: Lessons from the Pioneers by Ross Herbert and Steven Gruzd, The South African Institute of International Affairs, Johannesburg, 2008

Overall the authors show that quality reports are produced by eminent Africans,
but national executives lack the will to implement the recommendations. There is no clear follow-up or action against poor performers. Although each country that has undergone the process is supposed to report back on progress to the Africa Peer Review Forum, there is no serious monitoring of how effectively this is done.
Thank goodness that the South African Institute of International Affairs is closely following the African Peer Review Mechanism.

Whereas the New Partnership for Africa's Development is wilting as President Thabo Mbeki's presidency draws to a close, and he is confronted with xenophobic unrest against African migrants at home - the mechanism has shown its
value as an approach to improving African governance.