Ibrahim Prize

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The Ibrahim Prize
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Awarded forExcellence in African leadership
Sponsored by Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Presented byIndependent Prize Committee
Reward(s)$5 million
Established2007
Last awarded2020
Website moibrahimfoundation.org

The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, also known as the Ibrahim Prize, is an annual prize awarded to a former African Executive Head of State or Government on criteria of good governance, democratic election and respect of terms limits. Since its inception, the Prize has been awarded 7 times. It has often not been offered, with no leader being found worthy of the award on a given year. [1] [2]

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Background

Established by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in 2007, the Ibrahim Prize celebrates excellence in African leadership. It is awarded to a former Executive Head of State or Government by an independent Prize Committee composed of eminent figures, including two Nobel Laureates. Prize winners are referred to as Ibrahim Laureates. [2]

The Ibrahim Prize

Criteria

Award

Prize recipients are awarded US$5 million, divided into annual instalments of US$500,000 paid out over 10 years, followed by US$200,000 annually, thereafter. [2]

With a US$5 million payment, the Ibrahim Prize, is believed to be the world's largest, exceeding the $1.5m Nobel Peace Prize. [3] [4] 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. [5]

The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership has been awarded in 2007, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017 and 2020. Former South African president Nelson Mandela was named an honorary laureate in 2007. [2] Desmond Tutu was awarded a Special Prize for speaking truth to power in 2012. [6]

Prize Committee

Former Committee Chairs:

Former Committee members:

Laureates

YearLaureate [10] CountryRationale
2007 Joaquim Chissano (cropped).jpg Joaquim Chissano Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique "President Chissano’s achievements in bringing peace, reconciliation, stable democracy and economic progress to his country greatly impressed the committee." [11] [12]
Nelson Mandela-2008 (edit).jpg Nelson Mandela (honorary) [13] Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa “Nelson Mandela stands as an inspiration, in South Africa and throughout the world, to all who share his devotion to democracy and equality. In presenting this Laureate, the Foundation would like to celebrate his extraordinary achievements and support the important work of the foundations he established.” [14]
2008 Festus Mogae.jpg Festus Mogae [15] Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana "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." [16]
2009No award given [17]
2010No award given [18]
2011 Secretary Alphonso Jackson with Pedro Pires (cropped).jpg Pedro Pires [19] Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cabo Verde “The prize committee ha[d] been greatly impressed by President Pedro Pires’s vision in transforming Cape Verde into a model of democracy, stability, and increased prosperity.” and, “President Pires embodies the type of leadership the prize is designed to recognise.” [20]
2012No award given [21]
2013No award given [22]
2014 Hifikepunye Pohamba.jpg Hifikepunye Pohamba [23] Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia “President Pohamba’s focus on forging national cohesion and reconciliation at a key stage of Namibia’s consolidation of democracy and social and economic development impressed the committee” and, “During the decade of Hifikepunye Pohamba’s Presidency, Namibia’s reputation has been cemented as a well-governed, stable and inclusive democracy with strong media freedom and respect for human rights.” [24]
2015No award given [25]
2016No award given [26]
2017 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf February 2015.jpg Ellen Johnson Sirleaf [27] Flag of Liberia.svg  Liberia “Ellen Johnson Sirleaf took the helm of Liberia when it was completely destroyed by civil war and led a process of reconciliation that focused on building a nation and its democratic institutions. In very difficult circumstances, she helped guide her nation towards a peaceful and democratic future, paving the way for her successor to follow.” [28]
2018No award given [1]
2019No award given [29]
2020 Mahamadou Issoufou 2014.jpg Mahamadou Issoufou [30] Flag of Niger.svg  Niger "For his efforts to economic development of his country while working for regional stability, as well as his engagement to limit himself to two terms, leading to the first ever democratic transition of power in Niger. In the face of the most severe political and economic issues, President Issoufou has led his people on a path of progress." [31]
2021No award given
2022No award given


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