The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership

The Ibrahim Prize celebrates excellence in African leadership.

Criteria:

• Former African Executive Head of State or Government
• Democratically elected
• Left office in the last three years
• Served only their constitutionally mandated term
• Exceptional leadership

The Ibrahim Prize is the largest annually awarded prize in the world, consisting of:

• US$5 million over ten years
• US$200 000 per year for life thereafter
• US$200 000 per year available for public interest activities

The Prize:

• recognises and celebrates African leaders who have developed their countries, lifted people out of poverty, and paved the way for future prosperity and success
• highlights exceptional role models for the continent
• ensures that Africa continues to benefit from the experience and expertise of exceptional leaders when they leave national office, by enabling them to continue in other public roles