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President Hifikepunye Pohamba wins the 2014 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership
President Hifikepunye Pohamba has been named as the winner of the 2014 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership. Established in 2007, the Ibrahim Prize recognises and celebrates excellence in African leadership. The Ibrahim Prize aims to encourage leaders who fully dedicate their tenure of office to surmount the development challenges… Read more
NEPAD Agency, APRM Secretariat and MIF to establish Tripartite Partnership
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Agency, African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Secretariat and Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) met on 13 January in Johannesburg, to complete discussions on the establishment of a strategic tripartite partnership. The partnership aims to identify complementary initiatives in the areas of agriculture,… Read more
Highlights of events at the Third United Nations Forum on Human Rights and Business chaired by Mo Ibrahim
The Third United Nations Forum on Human Rights and Business, chaired by Dr Mo Ibrahim, commenced on 1 December and concluded on 3 December. The Forum was established under the guidance of the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises to: “discuss trends and challenges in the… Read more
Mo Ibrahim and Nathalie Delapalme participated in the Policy Dialogue: “Democracy and Human Rights in Decline?”
Mo Ibrahim and Nathalie Delapalme participated in the two-day policy dialogue on: “Democracy and Human Rights in Decline?” hosted by The Club de Madrid and the RFK Center, with the Bertelsmann Stiftung as knowledge partner, in Florence from 23-25 November. Mo Ibrahim participated as a panellist on the special plenary session “Democracy, Human… Read more
Better governance is the only sustainable solution
When I first started talking about the potential for investment and business opportunities in Africa some 20 years ago, I found myself an isolated voice. That turned out to be good for me – and the few others who saw, invested, and reaped wonderful rewards from that potential – but not so good for the continent. A narrative that branded Africa as… Read more
Want to measure peace, governance and the rule of law? Africa may have the answer
With the UNGA meeting in New York to discuss the SDGs Abdoulie Janneh (Executive Director, Liaison with Governments and Institutions in Africa for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation) discussed African priorities. As leaders gather in New York to discuss the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will succeed the Millennium Development Goals after… Read more
Hadeel Ibrahim appointed to the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Humanitarian Financing
On 21 May, Hadeel Ibrahim, founding Executive Director of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, was appointed to the United Nations (UN) Secretary General’s High-Level Panel of experts to address humanitarian funding shortfalls. The Panel will examine humanitarian financing challenges and will identify ways in which the gap between rising needs and the… Read more
Carl Manlan appointed Executive Secretary of the Africa Against Ebola Solidarity Trust
Carl Manlan, 2014 Ibrahim Fellow in the Office of the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), was appointed as the Executive Secretary of the Africa Against Ebola Solidarity Trust (AAEST) with effect from 1 May 2015. In May, Carl was also made Officer of the Order of Merit by the Government of Benin for… Read more
Mo and Hadeel Ibrahim participate in the Global Philanthropy Forum – livestream
Mo and Hadeel Ibrahim participated in the 2015 Global Philanthropy Forum from 22-24 April in Washington, D.C. Entitled Disruptors and Decision Makers, the 2015 conference focussed on global challenges where business, philanthropy and government have clear positive roles to play – both separately and collectively. Mo and Hadeel… Read more
2015 Ibrahim Fellows Announced
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation today announced the 2015 Ibrahim Leadership Fellows. The candidates, chosen from among a pool of over 1,000 applicants, are to take up posts in the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Trade Centre (ITC). The programme continues to attract top African… Read more
