Mo Ibrahim Foundation
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is an African foundation founded by Sudanese-British businessman and philanthropist, Mo Ibrahim. Headquartered in London and Dakar, the Foundation was established in 2006 as a non-grant making organisation. It works to strengthen sound governance and leadership in Africa through its key initiatives: Ibrahim Index of African Governance Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership Ibrahim Governance Weekend Ibrahim Fellowships and Scholarships and the Now Generation Network The Foundation is chaired by Mo Ibrahim. Other board members include Valerie Amos, Jin-Yong Cai, Nathalie Delapalme, Jendayi Frazer, Hadeel Ibrahim, Hosh Ibrahim, Abdoulie Janneh, Donald Kaberuka, Pascal Lamy, Graça Machel, Jay Naidoo, Mary Robinson, Ngaire Woods, and Zeinab Badawi. The Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership In 2007, the Foundation inaugurated the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, to recognise outstanding political leadership on the continent. The prize is awarded to a former African Executive Head of State or Government by an independent Prize Committee. The Ibrahim Prize celebrates exceptional African leaders who, under challenging circumstances, have developed their countries and strengthened democracy and human rights, paving the way for sustainable and equitable prosperity. The prize ensures that Africa continues to benefit from the experience and expertise