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Ibrahim Index of African Governance: Citizens' Voices - Participation, Rights & Inclusion
Why are citizens’ voices important for ensuring good governance? As highlighted by the World Bank, good governance can be defined as the manner in which power is exercised in the management of a country’s economic and social resources for development. Good governance presupposes an active role by the citizens in the governance process and… Read more
Ibrahim Index of African Governance: Citizens' Voices - Economic Opportunity
Why are citizens’ voices important for ensuring good governance? The greatest weapon we as African citizens can hand over to our governments is the realisation that they, the government, will not be held accountable. This is true not only in Africa, but also in any democracy, including more mature ones. Martin Luther King once said that… Read more
'In conversation with...’ Jay Naidoo and Mary Robinson
On Wednesday, 24 March, the Foundation’s Board members Jay Naidoo and Mary Robinson, joined some members of the Foundation’s Now Generation Network (NGN) for an online discussion on natural resources and the environment in Africa. The conversation centred around how governance is impacted by the new mega projects that involve mineral and… Read more
Vaccines for Africa is a matter of global security
In a statement released today, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation has called for a series of urgent actions aimed at upscaling vaccine access in Africa. Africa is one of the world’s most vulnerable regions. The continent is home to 17% of the world’s population and yet accounts for just 0.5% of global vaccine distribution, according to the latest data… Read more
Des vaccins pour l’Afrique : une question de sécurité mondiale
Dans une déclaration publiée aujourd’hui, la Fondation Mo Ibrahim a appelé à une série d’actions urgentes visant à renforcer l’accès aux vaccins en Afrique. L’Afrique est l’un des continents les plus vulnérables du monde. Alors que le continent abrite 17 % de la population mondiale, il n’a reçu que 0,5 % des doses de vaccins distribuées, selon… Read more
Zeinab Badawi joins Mo Ibrahim Foundation board
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Zeinab Badawi, the renowned Anglo-Sudanese journalist and broadcaster, as a member of its board. Zeinab has worked extensively in the media for four decades. She is best known for her work at BBC World News TV and on BBC World Service Radio, on programmes such as Hard… Read more
'In conversation with...’ Jendayi Frazer
On Wednesday, 28 April, MIF Board member Jendayi Frazer joined a cohort of dynamic young African leaders from our Now Generation Network (NGN) for a discussion about Africa’s place in the world. The conversation explored Africa's development and global competitiveness. With around 60% of Africa's population under the age of 25, this… Read more
Pandemic recovery presents an opportunity for Africa to reinvent its growth model
The 2021 Ibrahim Forum Report, COVID-19 in Africa one year on: Impact and Prospects, outlines how recovery from the pandemic provides an opportunity to define and drive a new growth model for the continent. Launched by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation ahead of the 2021 Ibrahim Governance Weekend (IGW), the report presents new analysis on Africa’s… Read more
