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APRM and MIF strengthen partnership
Following the designation of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation as the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Strategic Partner by the 25th APR Forum, Abdoulie Janneh and Nathalie Delapalme paid a two-day working visit to the APRM Continental Secretariat in Johannesburg, South Africa. The visit discussed and agreed on the areas of collaboration between the… Read more
Leadership: three qualities for the 21st century leader in Africa
It was nearly five years ago that my daughter made me a father, and through parenting her and my son, I am reminded of three of the key qualities needed not only for parenthood, but also for being a leader in Africa in the 21st century. One of my first lessons of fatherhood was about the merits of empathy. In embracing my daughter’s education… Read more
Africa’s future depends on its ability to meet the expectations of its young people
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s 2017 Forum report, Africa at a Tipping Point finds the continent still making progress, but faced with a real risk of falling back. The future will depend, more than anything else, on Africa’s ability to harness the energy and meet the expectations of its young people. Among the key opportunities and threats:… Read more
Africa’s growing youthful population: reflections on a continent at a tipping point
Africa’s population has been on the increase over the past 50 years. The continent is home to over 1.2 billion people, over 60% of whom fall below the age of 25. The population of Africa is projected to double by 2050 to around 2.4 billion people. But as Africa’s youthful population continues to rise, there is uncertainty over the… Read more
A Moroccan success story: aeronautics
The emerging Moroccan aerospace industry shows the possibilities for youth job creation and benefits of tailoring education to industry requirements. Tertiary education graduates in Morocco have graduated from a broader set of fields of study than most African countries. This provided a foundation for an emerging aerospace industry near… Read more
