Ibrahim Governance Weekend (IGW)

The Ibrahim Governance Weekend, or IGW, is the flagship event of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, held every other year in a different African country. The next edition will be in 2027.

This high-level event convenes prominent African political and business leaders, representatives from civil society, multilateral and regional institutions as well as Africa’s major international partners to debate issues of critical importance to Africa.

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Ibrahim Governance Weekend update

Following an announcement earlier this year, the IGW will now take place every two years, alternating with the launch of the IIAG. The next IGW will therefore be held in the spring of 2027. This edition will carry particular significance, as it will mark the Foundation’s twentieth anniversary. Date and location details will be provided later this year.

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IGW events

Ceremony

An African Leadership Ceremony opens the IGW with key interventions on current challenges for African leadership. The ceremony also celebrates, if awarded, the most recent recipient of the Ibrahim Prize.

Forum

A full-day discussion Forum convenes prominent leaders from the continent and beyond around one specific issue of critical importance to Africa that demands committed leadership and sound governance.