- Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership
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The Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership is awarded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation to African heads of state who deliver security, health, education and economic development to their constituents, and who democratically transfer power to their successor. It was sponsored by Mo Ibrahim, a businessman born in Sudan. According to Ibrahim, "Good governance is crucial." With a $5 million initial payment, plus $200,000 a year for life, the prize is believed to be the world's largest, exceeding the $1.3m Nobel Peace Prize. Former South African President Nelson Mandela, former United States President Bill Clinton, and former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan are among those who have welcomed the initiative.[1]
The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership was awarded in 2007 and 2008. Former South African president Nelson Mandela is an honorary laureate.
On June 13, 2010, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation announced its decision not to award that year's Ibrahim Prize.[2].
Winners
Year Laureate(s) Country Left office
YearRationale 2007 Joaquim Chissano[3] Mozambique 2005 for "his role in leading Mozambique from conflict to peace and democracy." 2008 Festus Mogae[4] Botswana 2008 “President Mogae’s outstanding leadership has ensured Botswana’s continued stability and prosperity in the face of an HIV/AIDS pandemic which threatened the future of his country and people." 2009 No award[5] 2010 2011 Pedro Pires[6] Cape Verde 2011 References
- ^ "Prize offered to Africa's leaders". BBC. 26 October 2006. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6086088.stm. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
- ^ "Mo Ibrahim Foundation announces decision not to award 2010 Ibrahim Prize". 13 juin 2010. http://appablog.wordpress.com/2010/06/13/mo-ibrahim-foundation-announces-decision-not-to-award-2010-ibrahim-prize.
- ^ "Mozambique ex-leader wins prize". BBC News. 22 October 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7056159.stm. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
- ^ "Festus Mogae wins Ibrahim Prize". BBC News. 20 October 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7679953.stm. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
- ^ "No award". 19 October 2009. http://www.moibrahimfoundation.org/en/pressrelease/media-centre/press-releases/mo-ibrahim-foundation-announces-decision-not-to-award-ibrahim-prize-this-year.html. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
- ^ "Cape Verde ex-leader Pedro Pires wins Mo Ibrahim prize". BBC News. 10 October 2011. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15241128. Retrieved 20011-10-10.
External links
- Mo Ibrahim Foundation, Official Website
- Mike Jakeman, "Rewarding the Rich", The Oxonian Review
- Coverage in the New Yorker
Categories:- Governance and civic leadership awards
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