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Abdoulie Janneh delivers a presentation on the 2013 IIAG at the 2nd Annual High Level Dialogue on Governance and Democracy in Africa: "Trends, Challenges and Prospects" in Dakar, Senegal
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is partnering with Commission’s Department of Political Affairs (DPA) and the Government of the Republic of Senegal for a three-day consultation that seeks to explore Africa’s evolving governance and democracy challenges and threats. Dr Janneh, Executive Director, Liaison with Governments and… Read more
Liberian scholar recognised as one of the world's most influential young foreign policy leaders
Robtel Pailey, a Liberian national and Mo Ibrahim Foundation scholarship recipient, was recognised as one of the world’s 99 most influential foreign policy leaders under the age of 33. The distinction, awarded by the US-based Diplomatic Courier newspaper and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy network, acknowledges the determination of young… Read more
Under a month left until the 2013 IIAG launch: A look into the Sustainable Economic Opportunity category
The Sustainable Economic Opportunity category measures four subcategories: Public Management, Business environment, Infrastructure, and Rural Sector. These are Board member Lord Cairns’ thoughts on the importance of this category: Sustainable Economic Opportunity is one of the four pillars under which governance is measured in the Ibrahim… Read more
Hadeel Ibrahim joins Amnesty International Secretary General's Global Council
Hadeel Ibrahim, founding Executive Director of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, will join the newly created Global Council of the Secretary General of Amnesty International, a forum that will see leaders in the arts, business and philanthropy work together to further human rights. The founding members of the Global Council have been appointed by… Read more
A look into the Human Development category
The Human Development category measures three subcategories: Welfare, Education, and Health. These are Board Member Jay Naidoo’s thoughts on the importance of this category: Human Development places citizens at the core of human well-being and enshrines the principle that every life has equal value. Yet in the context of growing new global… Read more
The New Africa Center opens its doors
Thursday, 26 September 2013 marked the launch of the New Africa Center. The building, formerly known as the Museum for African Art, is still under construction and will open in 2014 as a flexible pop-up concept integrating a museum, policy institute and members’ club for business executives, cultural leaders and policy makers interested… Read more
A look into the Participation & Human Rights category
The Participation and Human Rights category measures three subcategories: Participation, Rights, and Gender. These are Board Member Mary Robinson’s thoughts on the importance of this category: In preparing an index illustrating outcomes in the areas of Participation & Human Rights, it is clear that participation is much easier to assess… Read more
Mo Ibrahim participated as a judge for the Hult Prize
On September 23, 2013, global leaders converged at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting in New York. The Hult Prize event took place on the first day of CGI’s four-day meeting to determine the next generation of social entrepreneurs. The 26 contestants competed in six teams and had already beaten over 10,000 college and university… Read more
Mo Honoured on list of '25 Faces of the New Africa'
Mo has received the accolade of being named one of ’25 Faces of the New Africa’ in recognition of his achievements in business across the African continent and for creating a foundation to promote good governance in Africa. Online business magazine BRICS is paying tribute to the achievements of African entrepreneurs for making a positive… Read more
Dr Salim Ahmed Salim speaks about the IIAG Category: 'Human Development' to Presidents and dignitaries in Nigeria
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Board Member and Prize Committee Chair, Dr Salim Ahmed Salim was invited by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to address 24 African and international Heads of State, as well as a host of global leaders at a Nigerian conference. The One-Day Summit Level of Nigeria’s Centenary Celebration took place in Abuja on the 27th… Read more
