The Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership is awarded annually to a former African executive Head of State or Government who has demonstrated excellence in African leadership. Unprecedented in its scale and scope, the Mo Ibrahim Prize consists of US$ 5 million over 10 years and US$ 200,000 annually for life thereafter. A further US$ 200,000 per year for good causes espoused by the winner may be granted by the Foundation during the first ten years.
The winner of the 2008 Mo Ibrahim Prize will be selected by a Prize Committee comprised of the following:
- Kofi Annan (Chair), Former Secretary-General of the United Nations and Nobel Laureate
- Martti Ahtisaari, Former President of Finland and Nobel Laureate
- Aïcha Bah Diallo, Former Minister of Education in Guinea and Director of Basic Education at UNESCO
- Mohamed ElBaradei, Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency and Nobel Laureate
- Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Salim Ahmed Salim, Former Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Unity and former Prime Minister of Tanzania
Click here to read the terms of reference for the Prize Committee of the Mo Ibrahim Prize.
The winner of the second Ibrahim Prize was announced on 20th October 2008.
Media Centre: Winner announcement of Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, London, 20 Oct 2008 for resources including a biography of the laureate, the press release and photographs from the press conference