President Hifikepunye Pohamba
2014 Laureate
Citation & Achievements
President Pohamba was awarded the 2014 Ibrahim Prize for his role in forging national cohesion and reconciliation at a key stage of Namibia’s consolidation of democracy and economic development. President Pohamba’s focus in forging national cohesion and reconciliation at a key stage of Namibia’s consolidation of democracy and social and economic development impressed the Prize Committee.
Pohamba paid particular emphasis on issues of gender equality, which led to the notable achievement that 48% of Namibia’s parliamentarians are female.
Under his presidency, high literacy has been augmented by primary school enrolment of almost 100% due to the abolition of school fees.
Pohamba’s focus on health investment resulted in over 80% of people living with HIV receiving anti-retroviral therapy and HIV infections falling by an estimated 36% between 2005 and 2013 and mother-to-child transmission rates now below 4%.
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I believe the new African leader must strive to deliver peace, unity and equitable development. This means governing in the best interests of all citizens, regardless of the political, ethnic or religious affiliation of communities.Hifikepunye Pohamba
Life after National Office
President Pohamba dedicates much of his time to the Hifikipunye Pohamba Foundation.
He is a member of the Africa Forum and one of the Champions for a HIV- free Generation, an initiative launched by President Festus Mogae.
