See the complete profile on linkedin and discover mos connections and. Africas second largest economy was ranked 36th out of 54 countries in overall governance in the 2016 iiag compared with a ranking of 39th last year. Established in 2007, the ibrahim index of african governance. Over the past decade, the continental average score in overall governance has improved by one point. The 2016 ibrahim index of african governance iiag, launched on monday by the mo ibrahim foundation, reveals that improvement in overall governance in africa over the past 10 years has been held. Ibrahim index of african governance mo ibrahim foundation 4154 2015 mo ibrahim foundation capital nouakchott ease of doing business index 168189 2016 world bank rec memberships. The mo ibrahim foundation was established in 2006 with a focus on the critical importance of leadership and governance in africa. Mo ibrahim 2012 index of african governance report mo ibrahim 2012 index of african governance report on october 16, 2012 7. Downloads of the the index report, data portal and other documents relating to the 2018 ibrahim index of african governance are available below. Nov 22, 2017 the mo ibrahim index 2017 of african governance has just been published and mauritius retains its first rank in africa.
Design of the layout and infographics for the 2014 iiag summary report for the mo ibrahim foundation. Nov 15, 2017 crisscrossing the continent during his time as a telecoms entrepreneur in the 1980s and 1990s, sudaneseborn mo ibrahim began asking questions that would ultimately shape his unusual strategy as. The centre of african studies offers 2 phd scholarships to african nationals as part of the governance for development in africa initiative funded by the mo ibrahim foundation. Since 2006, 37 countries, hosting 70% of african citizens, have improved in. Oct 03, 2016 the 2016 ibrahim index of african governance iiag, launched on monday by the mo ibrahim foundation, reveals that improvement in overall governance in africa over the past 10 years has been held. Competing indices that are less complex than, for instance, vdem such as the mo ibrahim index mo ibrahim foundation, 2018, polity iv center for systemic peace, 2016, or the bertelsmann. N athalie d elapalme is director of research and policy at the mo ibrahim foundation. The mo ibrahim foundation releases a new index dataset with updated scores, ranks and trends every. Index 2018 the 2018 corruption perceptions index, published by transparency international, measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption in 180 countries and territories. This years results are bad news for the continent as a whole, and south africa specifically. Media in category mo ibrahim the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total.
For a list of any errors or omissions found subsequent to printing, please visit page 3. This blog post aims to provide some useful guidance regarding how to read the results from the 2018 iiag dataset. Mo ibrahim prize for governance and the ibrahim index. Malawi drops in governance ranking on 2017 mo ibrahim index. Over the past decade, the continental average score in overallgovernance has improved by one point. London, 31 march 2020 the mo ibrahim foundation today launches its report on covid19 in africa, calling for coordinated governance, improved health structures and. To order copies of country profile mauritania, please contact. The 2018 ibrahim index of african governance iiag, the 12 th iteration of this index, measures the performance of 54 african countries in the four categories, 14 subcategories and 102 indicators that make up the overall governance score over a tenyear period 20082017. The ibrahim index of african governance article pdf available in progress in development studies 93. Iiag is the most comprehensive collection of quantitative data on governance in africa. Malawi has dropped to position 18 for 54 african states in governance over the past decade, according to the mo ibrahim index of african governance that was released in. Pdf nigeria began another democratic journey in 1999 after the handover of. Pdf using ibrahim index of african governance in evaluating. The mo ibrahim foundation was established in 2006 with a focus on the critical importance of leadership and governance in africa it was founded by mo ibrahim, a sudanese billionaire businessman and philanthropist, who founded the telecommunications company celtel international in 1998.
The ibrahim index of african governance iiag, established in 2007, provides an annual. Mo ibrahim is a global expert in mobile communications with a distinguished academic and business career. Mo ibrahim foundation leadership fellowship program 2018 for. Pdf 176 pages the 2017 edition of the ibrahim index of african governance iiag, the index seeks to enable governments, citizens, business, academia, policy. The mo ibrahim foundation defines governance as the provision.
The ibrahim index provides both a new definition of governance, as well as a comprehensive set of governance measures. She was previously a french senior civil servant specializing in africa and development policies. It awards the ibrahim prize for leadership and publishes the ibrahim index of african governance. Sudaneseborn telecommunications entrepreneur mo ibrahim addresses participants during the launch of the 2008 ibrahim index of african.
The mo ibrahim foundation mif defines governance as. The mo ibrahim foundations advisory council, responsible for making recommendations on. Oct 30, 2015 the 2015 mo ibrahim index shows a stagnation in governance progress in africa, with more than a third of the countries having experienced a reversal since 2011. In a year when governance has dominated global as well as african headlines we hope that the findings of the 2011 ibrahim index will help to establish a constructive basis towards the achievement of an increasingly peaceful and prosperous africa. Speaking at the launching, dr ebrima sall, the executive secretary of the council for the development of social science research in africa. Mo ibrahim 2012 index of african governance report. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag measures the quality of governance in every african country on an annual basis. Translate wiki to spanish, french, hindi, portuguese.
Unlimited viewing of the articlechapter pdf and any associated. Applications are invited for phd studentships focused on the area of state capacities, governance and bureaucracy for development. The mo ibrahim index 2017 of african governance has just been published and mauritius retains its first rank in africa. It is our conviction that governance and leadership lie at the heart of any tangible and shared improvement in the quality of life of african citizens. Oct 16, 2012 for the record mo ibrahim 2012 index of african governance report mo ibrahim 2012 index of african governance report on october 16, 2012 7. Concern as africas top five states on ibrahim index let things slide this article is more than 5 years old. Publications section economic commission for africa p. Mo ibrahim the ibrahim index of african governance has been created in recognition of the need for a more objective and quantifiable method of measuring governance in the 48 countries of subsaharan africa.
Car, mali and south sudan have predictably fallen far behind, while the ivory coast and surprisingly zimbabwe are credited with progress in key areas. The mo ibrahim foundation the foundation, is financing the ibrahim leadership fellowship positioni in the african development ank the ank. He sold it to kuwaits mobile telecommunications company for. But the mo ibrahim index of african governance, originally conceived of as a way of helping the committee to determine the prize, has since evolved into something in itself, according to hadeel. Dr mo ibrahim, founder and chair, mo ibrahim foundation 12341919165. Ibrahim index of african governance country rankings and. The mo ibrahim foundation mif is committed to making data on the quality of governance in africa freely available and accessible to all citizens of the. Pdf on jul 9, 2009, conor farrington and others published putting good governance into practice i. Bst at senate house, university of london by the foundations board. Oct, 2011 mo ibrahim prize for governance and the ibrahim index.
This years results are bad news for the continent as a whole. He worked for several telecommunications companies, before founding celtel, which when sold had over 24 million mobile phone subscribers in 14 african countries. More recently, he has played a leading advocacy role on issues of african development and governance, through his foundation and through participation in a range of global initiatives. This tenth iteration gives us the opportunity to look back on a decade of african governance, and some particular insights stand out.
Established in 2006, the mo ibrahim foundation aims to support good governance and great leadership in africa. The ibrahim prize for achievement in african leadership is an annual prize awarded to a former african executive head of state or government. Ibrahim index of african governance mo ibrahim foundation. Jan 31, 2009 but the mo ibrahim index of african governance, originally conceived of as a way of helping the committee to determine the prize, has since evolved into something in itself, according to hadeel. Ibrahim index of african governance slaves no more. Profile of philanthropist mo ibrahim life and style the. Mo ibrahim foundation leadership fellowship program 2015. Mohammed mo ibrahim founded celtel international in 1998, one of the first mobile phone companies serving africa and the middle east. Pdf 176 pages the 2017 edition of the ibrahim index of african governance iiag, the index seeks to enable governments, citizens, business, academia, policy makers and analysts to use its. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag is a tool that measures and monitors governance performance in african countries. This is the question the ibrahim index of african governance seeks to answer. Crisscrossing the continent during his time as a telecoms entrepreneur in the 1980s and 1990s, sudaneseborn mo ibrahim began asking questions that would ultimately shape his unusual strategy as.
The foundation was established in 2006 to promote good governance across sub. Concern as africas top five states on ibrahim index let. Mo ibrahim sudanesebritish entrepreneur britannica. Profile of philanthropist mo ibrahim life and style.
The mo ibrahim foundation mif is an african foundation, established in 2006 with one focus. It does this by compiling data from diverse global sources to build an accurate and detailed picture of governance performance in african countries. Mo ibrahim foundation leadership fellowship program 2018. Drawing on surveys of businesspeople and expert assessments, the index scores on a scale of zero highly corrupt to 100 very clean. Founded in london, the mo ibrahim foundation established a rating system for the governing bodies through the ibrahim index, thus promoting increased accountability within the african companies. Media are hereby notified that the 2014 ibrahim index of african governance iiag from the mo ibrahim foundation will be launched at a press conference on monday 29 september 2014 at 10. The sad story of africas most prestigious prize the. Nigeria has improved its ranking on the 2016 ibrahim index for african governance iiag. The launching of the mo ibrahim index on african governance 2010 number of visits.
The 2015 mo ibrahim index shows a stagnation in governance progress in africa, with more than a third of the countries having experienced a reversal since 2011. Mo ibrahim foundation foreword we are pleased to present the 2011 ibrahim index of african governance. What can happen if its not installed correctly cbc marketplace duration. Mauritius has achieved the highest overall score 81. It was founded by mo ibrahim, a sudanese billionaire businessman and philanthropist, who founded the telecommunications company celtel international in 1998. Oct 05, 2015 this is the question the ibrahim index of african governance seeks to answer.
Ten years ago, when the most common opinion was that africa. Mo ibrahim is a sudanesebritish entrepreneur who founded the telecommunications company celtel international. The mo ibrahim foundation defines governance as the provision of the political, social and economic public goods and services that every citizen has the right to expect from their state, and that a state has the. View mo ibrahims profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The 2018 edition of the ibrahim index of african governance iiag, the index seeks to enable governments, citizens. The fellow will perform the functions and duties of the position at the headquarters of the ank in abidjan, the republic of ote divoire, or in any other location from which. Ibrahim index of african governance iiag data portal mo. For seven of the twelve years it has been offered, no leader has been found worthy of the award.
Mo ibrahim, chairman and founder of the mo ibrahim foundation, center, shares a joke with kenyan businessman naushad merali. Ibrahim index of african governance iiag data portal mo ibrahim. The last publication of the mo ibrahim index of african governance was launched on monday 4th october 2010 in dakar. Ibrahim index of african governance iiag mo ibrahim. Ibrahim index of african governance iiag data portal. The ibrahim index of african governance iiag provides and annual assessment of the quality of governance in african countries. The ibrahim index of african governance is a key initiative of the mo ibrahim foundation. Nov 21, 2017 malawi has dropped to position 18 for 54 african states in governance over the past decade, according to the mo ibrahim index of african governance that was released in on monday. Sad corruption perceptions index 112168 2015 transparency. Mo ibrahim 2012 index of african governance report vanguard. The mo ibrahim foundation is an african foundation, established in 2006 with one focus. This 12th index shows that governance on our continent, on average, is slowly improving. Board of the foundation, the index advisory council, and our friends and partners, to whom i am most grateful. It has been published annually since 2007, with launch.
All trends referred to are calculated since 2011, unless otherwise specified. Mo ibrahim, sudaneseborn british entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded one of the largest mobile phone companies operating in africa and who created the multimilliondollar ibrahim prize for achievement in african leadership. Mo ibrahim, covid19, governance recently, our chair, mo ibrahim was interviewed by bbc news hour to discuss africas preparedness to manage the covid19 outbreak. The broad aim of the iiag is to better inform and sustain the.
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